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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,962.74, 38,944.28 and 9,322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,962.74, 38,944.28 and 9,322.92 is: 13,984.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,962.74 : 38,944.28 = 9,322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,962.74/38,944.28 = 9,322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,962.74x = 38,944.28 × 9,322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,962.74x = 363,074,360.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,074,360.28/25,962.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,984.44

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