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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,870.47, 38,778.08 and 14,753.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,870.47, 38,778.08 and 14,753.22 is: 22,114.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,870.47 : 38,778.08 = 14,753.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,870.47/38,778.08 = 14,753.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,870.47x = 38,778.08 × 14,753.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,870.47x = 572,101,471.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,101,471.65/25,870.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,114.07

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