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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,396.74, 38,082.31 and 14,869.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,396.74, 38,082.31 and 14,869.94 is: 22,297.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,396.74 : 38,082.31 = 14,869.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,396.74/38,082.31 = 14,869.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,396.74x = 38,082.31 × 14,869.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,396.74x = 566,281,437.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,281,437.18/25,396.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,297.41

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