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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,741.92, 38,605.92 and 9,099.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,741.92, 38,605.92 and 9,099.76 is: 13,647.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,741.92 : 38,605.92 = 9,099.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,741.92/38,605.92 = 9,099.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,741.92x = 38,605.92 × 9,099.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,741.92x = 351,304,606.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,304,606.58/25,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,647.18

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