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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,643.62, 38,390.95 and 14,937.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,643.62, 38,390.95 and 14,937.33 is: 22,362.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,643.62 : 38,390.95 = 14,937.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,643.62/38,390.95 = 14,937.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,643.62x = 38,390.95 × 14,937.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,643.62x = 573,458,451.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,458,451.80/25,643.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,362.62

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