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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.90, 38,992.55 and 9,354.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.90, 38,992.55 and 9,354.83 is: 14,030.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.90 : 38,992.55 = 9,354.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.90/38,992.55 = 9,354.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.90x = 38,992.55 × 9,354.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.90x = 364,768,434.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,768,434.78/25,997.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,030.69

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