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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,855.23, 38,782.44 and 14,738.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,855.23, 38,782.44 and 14,738.19 is: 22,107.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,855.23 : 38,782.44 = 14,738.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,855.23/38,782.44 = 14,738.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,855.23x = 38,782.44 × 14,738.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,855.23x = 571,582,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,582,969.38/25,855.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,107.05

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