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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,462.64, 38,181.63 and 14,936.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,462.64, 38,181.63 and 14,936.11 is: 22,396.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,462.64 : 38,181.63 = 14,936.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,462.64/38,181.63 = 14,936.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,462.64x = 38,181.63 × 14,936.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,462.64x = 570,285,025.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,285,025.66/25,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,396.93

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