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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,868.97, 38,775.83 and 14,751.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,868.97, 38,775.83 and 14,751.72 is: 22,111.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,868.97 : 38,775.83 = 14,751.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,868.97/38,775.83 = 14,751.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,868.97x = 38,775.83 × 14,751.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,868.97x = 572,010,196.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,010,196.15/25,868.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,111.83

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