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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,982.86, 38,964.72 and 9,338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,982.86, 38,964.72 and 9,338.44 is: 14,004.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,982.86 : 38,964.72 = 9,338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,982.86/38,964.72 = 9,338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,982.86x = 38,964.72 × 9,338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,982.86x = 363,869,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,869,699.84/25,982.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,004.22

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