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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.54, 38,936.92 and 9,329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.54, 38,936.92 and 9,329.66 is: 13,986.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.54 : 38,936.92 = 9,329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.54/38,936.92 = 9,329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.54x = 38,936.92 × 9,329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.54x = 363,268,225.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,268,225.05/25,973.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,986.09

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