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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,985.34, 38,989.53 and 9,565.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,985.34, 38,989.53 and 9,565.50 is: 14,352.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,985.34 : 38,989.53 = 9,565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,985.34/38,989.53 = 9,565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,985.34x = 38,989.53 × 9,565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,985.34x = 372,954,349.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,954,349.22/25,985.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,352.49

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