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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,726.74, 38,590.92 and 9,084.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,726.74, 38,590.92 and 9,084.48 is: 13,627.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,726.74 : 38,590.92 = 9,084.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,726.74/38,590.92 = 9,084.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,726.74x = 38,590.92 × 9,084.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,726.74x = 350,578,440.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,578,440.92/25,726.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,627.01

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