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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,715.52, 38,573.37 and 9,066.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,715.52, 38,573.37 and 9,066.46 is: 13,599.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,715.52 : 38,573.37 = 9,066.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,715.52/38,573.37 = 9,066.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,715.52x = 38,573.37 × 9,066.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,715.52x = 349,723,916.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,723,916.17/25,715.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,599.72

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