Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,715.52, 38,573.28 and 9,288
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,715.52, 38,573.28 and 9,288 is: 13,932
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,715.52 : 38,573.28 = 9,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,715.52/38,573.28 = 9,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,715.52x = 38,573.28 × 9,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,715.52x = 358,268,624.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 358,268,624.64/25,715.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,932
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