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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,968.87, 38,969.71 and 14,897.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,968.87, 38,969.71 and 14,897.18 is: 22,355.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,968.87 : 38,969.71 = 14,897.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,968.87/38,969.71 = 14,897.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,968.87x = 38,969.71 × 14,897.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,968.87x = 580,538,844.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,538,844.60/25,968.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,355.18

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