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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,904.97, 38,853.32 and 9,261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,904.97, 38,853.32 and 9,261.90 is: 13,891.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,904.97 : 38,853.32 = 9,261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,904.97/38,853.32 = 9,261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,904.97x = 38,853.32 × 9,261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,904.97x = 359,855,518.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,855,518.20/25,904.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,891.37

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