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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,970.78, 38,956.25 and 14,869.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,970.78, 38,956.25 and 14,869.85 is: 22,304.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,970.78 : 38,956.25 = 14,869.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,970.78/38,956.25 = 14,869.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,970.78x = 38,956.25 × 14,869.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,970.78x = 579,273,436.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,273,436.46/25,970.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,304.81

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