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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,388.83, 38,089.81 and 14,867.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,388.83, 38,089.81 and 14,867.74 is: 22,305.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,388.83 : 38,089.81 = 14,867.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,388.83/38,089.81 = 14,867.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,388.83x = 38,089.81 × 14,867.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,388.83x = 566,309,201.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,309,201.28/25,388.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,305.45

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