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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,833.70, 38,713.59 and 14,717.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,833.70, 38,713.59 and 14,717.44 is: 22,055.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,833.70 : 38,713.59 = 14,717.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,833.70/38,713.59 = 14,717.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,833.70x = 38,713.59 × 14,717.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,833.70x = 569,764,938.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,764,938.01/25,833.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,055.10

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