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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,882.55, 38,814.27 and 9,238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,882.55, 38,814.27 and 9,238.13 is: 13,853.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,882.55 : 38,814.27 = 9,238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,882.55/38,814.27 = 9,238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,882.55x = 38,814.27 × 9,238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,882.55x = 358,571,272.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,571,272.12/25,882.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,853.78

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