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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,831.28, 38,692.32 and 14,732.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,831.28, 38,692.32 and 14,732.24 is: 22,067.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,831.28 : 38,692.32 = 14,732.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,831.28/38,692.32 = 14,732.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,831.28x = 38,692.32 × 14,732.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,831.28x = 570,024,544.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,024,544.40/25,831.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,067.22

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