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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,985.72, 38,978.49 and 9,345.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,985.72, 38,978.49 and 9,345.72 is: 14,018.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,985.72 : 38,978.49 = 9,345.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,985.72/38,978.49 = 9,345.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,985.72x = 38,978.49 × 9,345.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,985.72x = 364,282,181.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,282,181.09/25,985.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,018.55

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