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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,805.04, 38,711.34 and 9,160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,805.04, 38,711.34 and 9,160.26 is: 13,741.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,805.04 : 38,711.34 = 9,160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,805.04/38,711.34 = 9,160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,805.04x = 38,711.34 × 9,160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,805.04x = 354,605,939.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,605,939.35/25,805.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,741.73

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