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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,346.94, 38,016.72 and 14,821.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,346.94, 38,016.72 and 14,821.80 is: 22,230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,346.94 : 38,016.72 = 14,821.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,346.94/38,016.72 = 14,821.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,346.94x = 38,016.72 × 14,821.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,346.94x = 563,476,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,476,220.50/25,346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,230.54

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