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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,841.88, 38,801.70 and 14,761.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,841.88, 38,801.70 and 14,761.08 is: 22,163.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,841.88 : 38,801.70 = 14,761.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,841.88/38,801.70 = 14,761.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,841.88x = 38,801.70 × 14,761.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,841.88x = 572,754,997.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,754,997.84/25,841.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,163.83

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