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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,979.23, 38,971.94 and 9,337.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,979.23, 38,971.94 and 9,337.88 is: 14,007.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,979.23 : 38,971.94 = 9,337.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,979.23/38,971.94 = 9,337.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,979.23x = 38,971.94 × 9,337.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,979.23x = 363,915,349.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,915,349.83/25,979.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,007.93

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