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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,783.60, 38,664.48 and 9,147.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,783.60, 38,664.48 and 9,147.82 is: 13,717.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,783.60 : 38,664.48 = 9,147.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,783.60/38,664.48 = 9,147.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,783.60x = 38,664.48 × 9,147.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,783.60x = 353,695,703.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,695,703.43/25,783.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,717.86

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