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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,974.09, 38,898.68 and 14,847.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,974.09, 38,898.68 and 14,847.03 is: 22,234.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,974.09 : 38,898.68 = 14,847.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,974.09/38,898.68 = 14,847.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,974.09x = 38,898.68 × 14,847.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,974.09x = 577,529,794.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,529,794.69/25,974.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,234.84

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