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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,741.57, 38,617.26 and 9,099.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,741.57, 38,617.26 and 9,099.70 is: 13,651.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,741.57 : 38,617.26 = 9,099.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,741.57/38,617.26 = 9,099.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,741.57x = 38,617.26 × 9,099.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,741.57x = 351,405,480.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,405,480.82/25,741.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,651.28

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