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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,969.41, 38,954.12 and 14,868.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,969.41, 38,954.12 and 14,868.41 is: 22,302.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,969.41 : 38,954.12 = 14,868.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,969.41/38,954.12 = 14,868.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,969.41x = 38,954.12 × 14,868.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,969.41x = 579,185,777.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,185,777.35/25,969.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,302.62

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