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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,927.88, 38,930.70 and 14,847.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,927.88, 38,930.70 and 14,847.08 is: 22,292.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,927.88 : 38,930.70 = 14,847.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,927.88/38,930.70 = 14,847.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,927.88x = 38,930.70 × 14,847.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,927.88x = 578,007,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,007,217.36/25,927.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,292.88

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