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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,348.41, 38,018.97 and 14,823.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,348.41, 38,018.97 and 14,823.27 is: 22,232.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,348.41 : 38,018.97 = 14,823.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,348.41/38,018.97 = 14,823.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,348.41x = 38,018.97 × 14,823.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,348.41x = 563,565,457.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,565,457.43/25,348.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,232.77

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