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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,906.73, 38,858.49 and 9,265.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,906.73, 38,858.49 and 9,265.95 is: 13,898.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,906.73 : 38,858.49 = 9,265.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,906.73/38,858.49 = 9,265.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,906.73x = 38,858.49 × 9,265.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,906.73x = 360,060,825.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,060,825.42/25,906.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,898.35

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