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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,844.96, 38,767.01 and 14,727.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,844.96, 38,767.01 and 14,727.94 is: 22,091.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,844.96 : 38,767.01 = 14,727.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,844.96/38,767.01 = 14,727.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,844.96x = 38,767.01 × 14,727.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,844.96x = 570,958,026.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,958,026.70/25,844.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,091.66

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