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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,845.47, 38,767.76 and 14,728.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,845.47, 38,767.76 and 14,728.44 is: 22,092.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,845.47 : 38,767.76 = 14,728.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,845.47/38,767.76 = 14,728.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,845.47x = 38,767.76 × 14,728.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,845.47x = 570,988,553.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,988,553.45/25,845.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,092.41

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