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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,487.74, 38,231.61 and 14,973.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,487.74, 38,231.61 and 14,973.82 is: 22,460.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,487.74 : 38,231.61 = 14,973.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,487.74/38,231.61 = 14,973.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,487.74x = 38,231.61 × 14,973.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,487.74x = 572,473,246.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,473,246.45/25,487.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,460.73

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