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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,819.20, 38,691.87 and 14,702.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,819.20, 38,691.87 and 14,702.94 is: 22,033.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,819.20 : 38,691.87 = 14,702.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,819.20/38,691.87 = 14,702.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,819.20x = 38,691.87 × 14,702.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,819.20x = 568,884,243.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,884,243.10/25,819.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,033.38

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