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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,831.52, 38,710.28 and 14,715.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,831.52, 38,710.28 and 14,715.26 is: 22,051.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,831.52 : 38,710.28 = 14,715.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,831.52/38,710.28 = 14,715.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,831.52x = 38,710.28 × 14,715.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,831.52x = 569,631,968.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,631,968.44/25,831.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,051.82

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