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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,832.15, 38,711.22 and 14,715.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,832.15, 38,711.22 and 14,715.88 is: 22,052.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,832.15 : 38,711.22 = 14,715.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,832.15/38,711.22 = 14,715.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,832.15x = 38,711.22 × 14,715.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,832.15x = 569,669,668.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,669,668.17/25,832.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,052.74

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