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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,458.60, 38,204.10 and 14,928.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,458.60, 38,204.10 and 14,928.60 is: 22,402.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,458.60 : 38,204.10 = 14,928.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,458.60/38,204.10 = 14,928.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,458.60x = 38,204.10 × 14,928.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,458.60x = 570,333,727.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,333,727.26/25,458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,402.40

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