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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,869.48, 38,810.34 and 9,231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,869.48, 38,810.34 and 9,231 is: 13,848.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,869.48 : 38,810.34 = 9,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,869.48/38,810.34 = 9,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,869.48x = 38,810.34 × 9,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,869.48x = 358,258,248.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,258,248.54/25,869.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,848.68

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