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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.40, 38,996.10 and 14,938.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.40, 38,996.10 and 14,938.20 is: 22,407.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.40 : 38,996.10 = 14,938.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.40/38,996.10 = 14,938.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.40x = 38,996.10 × 14,938.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.40x = 582,531,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,531,541.02/25,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,407.30

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