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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,987, 38,997.80 and 9,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,987, 38,997.80 and 9,571 is: 14,362.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,987 : 38,997.80 = 9,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,987/38,997.80 = 9,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,987x = 38,997.80 × 9,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,987x = 373,247,943.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,247,943.80/25,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,362.87

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