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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,353.60, 38,030.40 and 14,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,353.60, 38,030.40 and 14,958 is: 22,437.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,353.60 : 38,030.40 = 14,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,353.60/38,030.40 = 14,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,353.60x = 38,030.40 × 14,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,353.60x = 568,858,723.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,858,723.20/25,353.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,437.00

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