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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,893.76, 38,833.08 and 14,798.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,893.76, 38,833.08 and 14,798.38 is: 22,193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,893.76 : 38,833.08 = 14,798.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,893.76/38,833.08 = 14,798.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,893.76x = 38,833.08 × 14,798.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,893.76x = 574,666,674.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,666,674.41/25,893.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,193.25

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