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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,364.40, 38,080.80 and 14,845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,364.40, 38,080.80 and 14,845.20 is: 22,287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,364.40 : 38,080.80 = 14,845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,364.40/38,080.80 = 14,845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,364.40x = 38,080.80 × 14,845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,364.40x = 565,317,092.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,317,092.16/25,364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,287.82

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