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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,456.10, 38,200.35 and 14,926.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,456.10, 38,200.35 and 14,926.10 is: 22,398.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,456.10 : 38,200.35 = 14,926.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,456.10/38,200.35 = 14,926.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,456.10x = 38,200.35 × 14,926.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,456.10x = 570,182,244.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,182,244.14/25,456.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,398.65

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