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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,983.96, 38,952.66 and 9,340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,983.96, 38,952.66 and 9,340.12 is: 14,001.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,983.96 : 38,952.66 = 9,340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,983.96/38,952.66 = 9,340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,983.96x = 38,952.66 × 9,340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,983.96x = 363,822,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,822,518.72/25,983.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,001.81

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