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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,932.54, 38,895.14 and 14,803.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,932.54, 38,895.14 and 14,803.14 is: 22,202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,932.54 : 38,895.14 = 14,803.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,932.54/38,895.14 = 14,803.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,932.54x = 38,895.14 × 14,803.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,932.54x = 575,770,202.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,770,202.74/25,932.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,202.62

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