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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,412.94, 38,147.76 and 14,895.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,412.94, 38,147.76 and 14,895.36 is: 22,359.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,412.94 : 38,147.76 = 14,895.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,412.94/38,147.76 = 14,895.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,412.94x = 38,147.76 × 14,895.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,412.94x = 568,224,618.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,224,618.39/25,412.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,359.66

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