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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,934.65, 38,897.69 and 9,292.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,934.65, 38,897.69 and 9,292.21 is: 13,936.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,934.65 : 38,897.69 = 9,292.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,934.65/38,897.69 = 9,292.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,934.65x = 38,897.69 × 9,292.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,934.65x = 361,445,457.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,445,457.53/25,934.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,936.78

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