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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,346.58, 38,006.83 and 14,818.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,346.58, 38,006.83 and 14,818.92 is: 22,220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,346.58 : 38,006.83 = 14,818.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,346.58/38,006.83 = 14,818.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,346.58x = 38,006.83 × 14,818.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,346.58x = 563,220,173.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,220,173.22/25,346.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,220.76

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