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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,983.07, 38,874.88 and 14,895.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,983.07, 38,874.88 and 14,895.07 is: 22,285.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,983.07 : 38,874.88 = 14,895.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,983.07/38,874.88 = 14,895.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,983.07x = 38,874.88 × 14,895.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,983.07x = 579,044,058.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,044,058.84/25,983.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,285.44

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