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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,500.71, 38,257.55 and 14,979.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,500.71, 38,257.55 and 14,979.62 is: 22,473.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,500.71 : 38,257.55 = 14,979.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,500.71/38,257.55 = 14,979.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,500.71x = 38,257.55 × 14,979.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,500.71x = 573,083,581.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,083,581.88/25,500.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,473.24

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