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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,460.03, 38,177.70 and 14,933.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,460.03, 38,177.70 and 14,933.49 is: 22,392.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,460.03 : 38,177.70 = 14,933.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,460.03/38,177.70 = 14,933.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,460.03x = 38,177.70 × 14,933.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,460.03x = 570,126,301.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,126,301.17/25,460.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,392.99

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