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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,962.48, 38,943.90 and 9,322.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,962.48, 38,943.90 and 9,322.66 is: 13,984.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,962.48 : 38,943.90 = 9,322.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,962.48/38,943.90 = 9,322.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,962.48x = 38,943.90 × 9,322.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,962.48x = 363,060,738.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,060,738.77/25,962.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,984.05

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