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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,950.20, 38,930.70 and 14,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,950.20, 38,930.70 and 14,847.80 is: 22,274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,950.20 : 38,930.70 = 14,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,950.20/38,930.70 = 14,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,950.20x = 38,930.70 × 14,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,950.20x = 578,035,247.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,035,247.46/25,950.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,274.79

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