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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,948.84, 38,860.80 and 14,821.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,948.84, 38,860.80 and 14,821.80 is: 22,197.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,948.84 : 38,860.80 = 14,821.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,948.84/38,860.80 = 14,821.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,948.84x = 38,860.80 × 14,821.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,948.84x = 575,987,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,987,005.44/25,948.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,197.02

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