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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,902.51, 38,851.87 and 14,774.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,902.51, 38,851.87 and 14,774.32 is: 22,160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,902.51 : 38,851.87 = 14,774.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,902.51/38,851.87 = 14,774.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,902.51x = 38,851.87 × 14,774.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,902.51x = 574,009,959.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,009,959.98/25,902.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,160.40

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