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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,922.85, 38,853.77 and 14,837.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,922.85, 38,853.77 and 14,837.19 is: 22,238.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,922.85 : 38,853.77 = 14,837.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,922.85/38,853.77 = 14,837.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,922.85x = 38,853.77 × 14,837.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,922.85x = 576,480,693.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,480,693.52/25,922.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,238.32

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