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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,972.18, 38,958.57 and 9,344.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,972.18, 38,958.57 and 9,344.09 is: 14,016.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,972.18 : 38,958.57 = 9,344.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,972.18/38,958.57 = 9,344.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,972.18x = 38,958.57 × 9,344.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,972.18x = 364,032,481.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,032,481.75/25,972.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,016.25

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