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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,888.26, 38,871.27 and 14,807.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,888.26, 38,871.27 and 14,807.46 is: 22,233.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,888.26 : 38,871.27 = 14,807.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,888.26/38,871.27 = 14,807.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,888.26x = 38,871.27 × 14,807.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,888.26x = 575,584,775.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,584,775.67/25,888.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,233.43

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