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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,462.92, 38,125.11 and 14,917.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,462.92, 38,125.11 and 14,917.32 is: 22,335.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,462.92 : 38,125.11 = 14,917.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,462.92/38,125.11 = 14,917.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,462.92x = 38,125.11 × 14,917.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,462.92x = 568,724,465.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,724,465.91/25,462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,335.40

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