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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,962.46, 38,943.70 and 14,861.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,962.46, 38,943.70 and 14,861.42 is: 22,292.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,962.46 : 38,943.70 = 14,861.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,962.46/38,943.70 = 14,861.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,962.46x = 38,943.70 × 14,861.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,962.46x = 578,758,682.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,758,682.05/25,962.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,292.14

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