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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,806.30, 38,714.73 and 14,718.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,806.30, 38,714.73 and 14,718.30 is: 22,080.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,806.30 : 38,714.73 = 14,718.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,806.30/38,714.73 = 14,718.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,806.30x = 38,714.73 × 14,718.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,806.30x = 569,815,010.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,815,010.56/25,806.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,080.46

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