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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,885.88, 38,867.70 and 14,805.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,885.88, 38,867.70 and 14,805.08 is: 22,229.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,885.88 : 38,867.70 = 14,805.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,885.88/38,867.70 = 14,805.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,885.88x = 38,867.70 × 14,805.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,885.88x = 575,439,407.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,439,407.92/25,885.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,229.86

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