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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,368.12, 38,054.91 and 14,854.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,368.12, 38,054.91 and 14,854.11 is: 22,282.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,368.12 : 38,054.91 = 14,854.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,368.12/38,054.91 = 14,854.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,368.12x = 38,054.91 × 14,854.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,368.12x = 565,271,819.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,271,819.18/25,368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,282.76

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