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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,852.59, 38,777.34 and 9,211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,852.59, 38,777.34 and 9,211.74 is: 13,817.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,852.59 : 38,777.34 = 9,211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,852.59/38,777.34 = 9,211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,852.59x = 38,777.34 × 9,211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,852.59x = 357,206,773.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,206,773.97/25,852.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,817.06

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