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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,341.54, 38,012.40 and 14,946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,341.54, 38,012.40 and 14,946 is: 22,419.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,341.54 : 38,012.40 = 14,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,341.54/38,012.40 = 14,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,341.54x = 38,012.40 × 14,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,341.54x = 568,133,330.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,133,330.40/25,341.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,419.05

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