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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,966.08, 38,954.88 and 9,336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,966.08, 38,954.88 and 9,336.96 is: 14,007.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,966.08 : 38,954.88 = 9,336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,966.08/38,954.88 = 9,336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,966.08x = 38,954.88 × 9,336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,966.08x = 363,720,156.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,720,156.36/25,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,007.51

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