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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,983.78, 38,975.68 and 14,882.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,983.78, 38,975.68 and 14,882.78 is: 22,324.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,983.78 : 38,975.68 = 14,882.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,983.78/38,975.68 = 14,882.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,983.78x = 38,975.68 × 14,882.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,983.78x = 580,066,470.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,066,470.79/25,983.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,324.18

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