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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,859.62, 38,789.61 and 9,220.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,859.62, 38,789.61 and 9,220.33 is: 13,830.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,859.62 : 38,789.61 = 9,220.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,859.62/38,789.61 = 9,220.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,859.62x = 38,789.61 × 9,220.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,859.62x = 357,653,004.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,653,004.77/25,859.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,830.56

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