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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,955.97, 38,934 and 14,854.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,955.97, 38,934 and 14,854.95 is: 22,282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,955.97 : 38,934 = 14,854.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,955.97/38,934 = 14,854.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,955.97x = 38,934 × 14,854.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,955.97x = 578,362,623.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,362,623.30/25,955.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,282.45

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