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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,982.07, 38,873.39 and 14,894.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,982.07, 38,873.39 and 14,894.07 is: 22,283.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,982.07 : 38,873.39 = 14,894.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,982.07/38,873.39 = 14,894.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,982.07x = 38,873.39 × 14,894.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,982.07x = 578,982,917.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,982,917.33/25,982.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,283.94

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