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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,738.96, 38,607.48 and 9,322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,738.96, 38,607.48 and 9,322.96 is: 13,984.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,738.96 : 38,607.48 = 9,322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,738.96/38,607.48 = 9,322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,738.96x = 38,607.48 × 9,322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,738.96x = 359,935,991.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,935,991.74/25,738.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,984.09

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