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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,238.16, 37,844.40 and 14,711.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,238.16, 37,844.40 and 14,711.52 is: 22,059.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,238.16 : 37,844.40 = 14,711.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,238.16/37,844.40 = 14,711.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,238.16x = 37,844.40 × 14,711.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,238.16x = 556,748,647.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,748,647.49/25,238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,059.80

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