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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,363.22, 38,051.31 and 14,842.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,363.22, 38,051.31 and 14,842.10 is: 22,266.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,363.22 : 38,051.31 = 14,842.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,363.22/38,051.31 = 14,842.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,363.22x = 38,051.31 × 14,842.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,363.22x = 564,761,157.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,761,157.89/25,363.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,266.94

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