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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,825.20, 38,700.84 and 14,708.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,825.20, 38,700.84 and 14,708.94 is: 22,042.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,825.20 : 38,700.84 = 14,708.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,825.20/38,700.84 = 14,708.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,825.20x = 38,700.84 × 14,708.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,825.20x = 569,248,333.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,248,333.51/25,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,042.36

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