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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,614.18, 38,436.12 and 10,822.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,614.18, 38,436.12 and 10,822.14 is: 16,239.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,614.18 : 38,436.12 = 10,822.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,614.18/38,436.12 = 10,822.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,614.18x = 38,436.12 × 10,822.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,614.18x = 415,961,071.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,961,071.70/25,614.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,239.48

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