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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,439.94, 38,148.06 and 14,913.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,439.94, 38,148.06 and 14,913.18 is: 22,362.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,439.94 : 38,148.06 = 14,913.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,439.94/38,148.06 = 14,913.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,439.94x = 38,148.06 × 14,913.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,439.94x = 568,908,941.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,908,941.36/25,439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,362.83

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