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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,372.40, 38,092.80 and 14,853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,372.40, 38,092.80 and 14,853.20 is: 22,299.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,372.40 : 38,092.80 = 14,853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,372.40/38,092.80 = 14,853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,372.40x = 38,092.80 × 14,853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,372.40x = 565,799,976.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,799,976.96/25,372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,299.82

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