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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,985.47, 38,974.61 and 9,343.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,985.47, 38,974.61 and 9,343.11 is: 14,013.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,985.47 : 38,974.61 = 9,343.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,985.47/38,974.61 = 9,343.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,985.47x = 38,974.61 × 9,343.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,985.47x = 364,144,068.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,144,068.44/25,985.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,013.37

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