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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,905.22, 38,853.69 and 9,262.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,905.22, 38,853.69 and 9,262.15 is: 13,891.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,905.22 : 38,853.69 = 9,262.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,905.22/38,853.69 = 9,262.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,905.22x = 38,853.69 × 9,262.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,905.22x = 359,868,704.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,868,704.83/25,905.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,891.74

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