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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,903.55, 38,845.80 and 9,259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,903.55, 38,845.80 and 9,259.07 is: 13,885.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,903.55 : 38,845.80 = 9,259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,903.55/38,845.80 = 9,259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,903.55x = 38,845.80 × 9,259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,903.55x = 359,675,787.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,675,787.18/25,903.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,885.20

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