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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,460.64, 38,178.63 and 14,934.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,460.64, 38,178.63 and 14,934.11 is: 22,393.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,460.64 : 38,178.63 = 14,934.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,460.64/38,178.63 = 14,934.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,460.64x = 38,178.63 × 14,934.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,460.64x = 570,163,669.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,163,669.18/25,460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,393.93

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