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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.16, 39,002.25 and 14,916.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.16, 39,002.25 and 14,916.36 is: 22,378.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.16 : 39,002.25 = 14,916.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.16/39,002.25 = 14,916.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.16x = 39,002.25 × 14,916.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.16x = 581,771,601.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,771,601.81/25,997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,378.28

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