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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,644.62, 38,392.45 and 14,938.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,644.62, 38,392.45 and 14,938.33 is: 22,364.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,644.62 : 38,392.45 = 14,938.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,644.62/38,392.45 = 14,938.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,644.62x = 38,392.45 × 14,938.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,644.62x = 573,519,087.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,519,087.61/25,644.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,364.11

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