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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,957.56, 38,932.62 and 14,828.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,957.56, 38,932.62 and 14,828.16 is: 22,240.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,957.56 : 38,932.62 = 14,828.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,957.56/38,932.62 = 14,828.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,957.56x = 38,932.62 × 14,828.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,957.56x = 577,299,118.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,299,118.58/25,957.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,240.11

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