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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,992.06, 38,983.77 and 9,348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,992.06, 38,983.77 and 9,348.72 is: 14,021.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,992.06 : 38,983.77 = 9,348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,992.06/38,983.77 = 9,348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,992.06x = 38,983.77 × 9,348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,992.06x = 364,448,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,448,350.27/25,992.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,021.53

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