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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,922.70, 38,867.31 and 14,232.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,922.70, 38,867.31 and 14,232.78 is: 21,339.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,922.70 : 38,867.31 = 14,232.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,922.70/38,867.31 = 14,232.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,922.70x = 38,867.31 × 14,232.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,922.70x = 553,189,872.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,189,872.42/25,922.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,339.98

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