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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.84, 38,956.92 and 9,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.84, 38,956.92 and 9,554 is: 14,329.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.84 : 38,956.92 = 9,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.84/38,956.92 = 9,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.84x = 38,956.92 × 9,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.84x = 372,194,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,194,413.68/25,973.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,329.59

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