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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,972.47, 38,953.17 and 9,333.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,972.47, 38,953.17 and 9,333.45 is: 13,998.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,972.47 : 38,953.17 = 9,333.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,972.47/38,953.17 = 9,333.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,972.47x = 38,953.17 × 9,333.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,972.47x = 363,567,464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,567,464.54/25,972.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,998.19

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