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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,954.92, 38,895.84 and 14,844.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,954.92, 38,895.84 and 14,844.96 is: 22,246.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,954.92 : 38,895.84 = 14,844.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,954.92/38,895.84 = 14,844.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,954.92x = 38,895.84 × 14,844.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,954.92x = 577,407,188.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,407,188.97/25,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,246.54

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