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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,336.54, 38,004.90 and 14,941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,336.54, 38,004.90 and 14,941 is: 22,411.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,336.54 : 38,004.90 = 14,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,336.54/38,004.90 = 14,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,336.54x = 38,004.90 × 14,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,336.54x = 567,831,210.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,831,210.90/25,336.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,411.55

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