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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,902.72, 38,849.96 and 9,259.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,902.72, 38,849.96 and 9,259.65 is: 13,888.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,902.72 : 38,849.96 = 9,259.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,902.72/38,849.96 = 9,259.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,902.72x = 38,849.96 × 9,259.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,902.72x = 359,737,055.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,737,055.26/25,902.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,888.00

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