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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,864.20, 38,818.98 and 14,793.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,864.20, 38,818.98 and 14,793.12 is: 22,202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,864.20 : 38,818.98 = 14,793.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,864.20/38,818.98 = 14,793.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,864.20x = 38,818.98 × 14,793.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,864.20x = 574,253,829.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,253,829.42/25,864.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,202.65

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