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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,971.54, 38,933.92 and 9,327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,971.54, 38,933.92 and 9,327.66 is: 13,983.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,971.54 : 38,933.92 = 9,327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,971.54/38,933.92 = 9,327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,971.54x = 38,933.92 × 9,327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,971.54x = 363,162,368.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,162,368.23/25,971.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,983.09

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