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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,961.99, 38,943.15 and 9,322.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,961.99, 38,943.15 and 9,322.17 is: 13,983.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,961.99 : 38,943.15 = 9,322.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,961.99/38,943.15 = 9,322.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,961.99x = 38,943.15 × 9,322.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,961.99x = 363,034,664.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,034,664.64/25,961.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,983.32

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