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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,347.56, 38,021.40 and 14,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,347.56, 38,021.40 and 14,952 is: 22,428.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,347.56 : 38,021.40 = 14,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,347.56/38,021.40 = 14,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,347.56x = 38,021.40 × 14,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,347.56x = 568,495,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,495,972.80/25,347.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,428.04

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