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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,361.72, 38,049.06 and 14,840.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,361.72, 38,049.06 and 14,840.60 is: 22,264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,361.72 : 38,049.06 = 14,840.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,361.72/38,049.06 = 14,840.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,361.72x = 38,049.06 × 14,840.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,361.72x = 564,670,689.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,670,689.59/25,361.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,264.69

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