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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,668.36, 38,428.02 and 14,962.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,668.36, 38,428.02 and 14,962.05 is: 22,399.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,668.36 : 38,428.02 = 14,962.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,668.36/38,428.02 = 14,962.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,668.36x = 38,428.02 × 14,962.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,668.36x = 574,961,956.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,961,956.64/25,668.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,399.64

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