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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,502.21, 38,259.80 and 14,981.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,502.21, 38,259.80 and 14,981.12 is: 22,475.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,502.21 : 38,259.80 = 14,981.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,502.21/38,259.80 = 14,981.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,502.21x = 38,259.80 × 14,981.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,502.21x = 573,174,675.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,174,675.72/25,502.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,475.49

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