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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,878.63, 38,826.15 and 9,238.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,878.63, 38,826.15 and 9,238.30 is: 13,860.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,878.63 : 38,826.15 = 9,238.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,878.63/38,826.15 = 9,238.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,878.63x = 38,826.15 × 9,238.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,878.63x = 358,687,511.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,687,511.76/25,878.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,860.37

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