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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,831.80, 38,710.73 and 14,715.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,831.80, 38,710.73 and 14,715.53 is: 22,052.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,831.80 : 38,710.73 = 14,715.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,831.80/38,710.73 = 14,715.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,831.80x = 38,710.73 × 14,715.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,831.80x = 569,648,641.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,648,641.51/25,831.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,052.22

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