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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,347.58, 38,008.33 and 14,819.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,347.58, 38,008.33 and 14,819.92 is: 22,222.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,347.58 : 38,008.33 = 14,819.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,347.58/38,008.33 = 14,819.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,347.58x = 38,008.33 × 14,819.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,347.58x = 563,280,409.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,280,409.93/25,347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,222.26

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