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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,941.26, 38,881.38 and 14,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,941.26, 38,881.38 and 14,855.60 is: 22,265.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,941.26 : 38,881.38 = 14,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,941.26/38,881.38 = 14,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,941.26x = 38,881.38 × 14,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,941.26x = 577,606,228.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,606,228.73/25,941.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,265.93

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