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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,925.88, 38,927.70 and 14,845.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,925.88, 38,927.70 and 14,845.08 is: 22,289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,925.88 : 38,927.70 = 14,845.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,925.88/38,927.70 = 14,845.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,925.88x = 38,927.70 × 14,845.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,925.88x = 577,884,820.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,884,820.72/25,925.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,289.88

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