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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,982.58, 38,874.12 and 14,894.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,982.58, 38,874.12 and 14,894.58 is: 22,284.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,982.58 : 38,874.12 = 14,894.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,982.58/38,874.12 = 14,894.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,982.58x = 38,874.12 × 14,894.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,982.58x = 579,013,690.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,013,690.27/25,982.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,284.69

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