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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,751.37, 38,627.16 and 9,111.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,751.37, 38,627.16 and 9,111.41 is: 13,667.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,751.37 : 38,627.16 = 9,111.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,751.37/38,627.16 = 9,111.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,751.37x = 38,627.16 × 9,111.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,751.37x = 351,947,891.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,947,891.90/25,751.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,667.15

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