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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,976.52, 38,982.04 and 9,560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,976.52, 38,982.04 and 9,560.52 is: 14,347.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,976.52 : 38,982.04 = 9,560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,976.52/38,982.04 = 9,560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,976.52x = 38,982.04 × 9,560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,976.52x = 372,688,573.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,688,573.06/25,976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,347.13

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