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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,748, 38,614.32 and 9,950.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,748, 38,614.32 and 9,950.24 is: 14,922.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,748 : 38,614.32 = 9,950.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,748/38,614.32 = 9,950.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,748x = 38,614.32 × 9,950.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,748x = 384,221,751.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,221,751.44/25,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,922.39

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