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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,462.32, 38,192.90 and 14,998.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,462.32, 38,192.90 and 14,998.72 is: 22,497.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,462.32 : 38,192.90 = 14,998.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,462.32/38,192.90 = 14,998.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,462.32x = 38,192.90 × 14,998.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,462.32x = 572,844,642.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,844,642.08/25,462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,497.74

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