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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,881.55, 38,812.77 and 9,237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,881.55, 38,812.77 and 9,237.13 is: 13,852.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,881.55 : 38,812.77 = 9,237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,881.55/38,812.77 = 9,237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,881.55x = 38,812.77 × 9,237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,881.55x = 358,518,602.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,518,602.15/25,881.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.28

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