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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,476.26, 38,201.37 and 14,966.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,476.26, 38,201.37 and 14,966.79 is: 22,442.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,476.26 : 38,201.37 = 14,966.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,476.26/38,201.37 = 14,966.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,476.26x = 38,201.37 × 14,966.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,476.26x = 571,751,882.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,751,882.50/25,476.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,442.54

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