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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,451.28, 38,146.95 and 14,926.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,451.28, 38,146.95 and 14,926.41 is: 22,372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,451.28 : 38,146.95 = 14,926.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,451.28/38,146.95 = 14,926.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,451.28x = 38,146.95 × 14,926.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,451.28x = 569,397,015.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,397,015.95/25,451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,372.04

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