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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,960.96, 38,941.45 and 14,859.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,960.96, 38,941.45 and 14,859.92 is: 22,289.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,960.96 : 38,941.45 = 14,859.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,960.96/38,941.45 = 14,859.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,960.96x = 38,941.45 × 14,859.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,960.96x = 578,666,831.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,666,831.68/25,960.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,289.89

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