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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,331.99, 38,004.59 and 14,811

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,331.99, 38,004.59 and 14,811 is: 22,220.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,331.99 : 38,004.59 = 14,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,331.99/38,004.59 = 14,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,331.99x = 38,004.59 × 14,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,331.99x = 562,885,908.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,885,908.44/25,331.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,220.36

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