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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,827.04, 38,742.72 and 9,196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,827.04, 38,742.72 and 9,196.12 is: 13,794.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,827.04 : 38,742.72 = 9,196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,827.04/38,742.72 = 9,196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,827.04x = 38,742.72 × 9,196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,827.04x = 356,282,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,282,702.25/25,827.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.95

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