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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,721.88, 38,594.82 and 9,094.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,721.88, 38,594.82 and 9,094.50 is: 13,645.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,721.88 : 38,594.82 = 9,094.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,721.88/38,594.82 = 9,094.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,721.88x = 38,594.82 × 9,094.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,721.88x = 351,000,590.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,000,590.49/25,721.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,645.99

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