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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,974.99, 38,962.80 and 9,346.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,974.99, 38,962.80 and 9,346.91 is: 14,020.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,974.99 : 38,962.80 = 9,346.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,974.99/38,962.80 = 9,346.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,974.99x = 38,962.80 × 9,346.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,974.99x = 364,181,590.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,181,590.13/25,974.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,020.47

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