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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,459.15, 38,176.37 and 14,932.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,459.15, 38,176.37 and 14,932.61 is: 22,391.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,459.15 : 38,176.37 = 14,932.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,459.15/38,176.37 = 14,932.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,459.15x = 38,176.37 × 14,932.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,459.15x = 570,072,754.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,072,754.66/25,459.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,391.67

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