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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,441.43, 38,149.31 and 14,913.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,441.43, 38,149.31 and 14,913.95 is: 22,363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,441.43 : 38,149.31 = 14,913.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,441.43/38,149.31 = 14,913.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,441.43x = 38,149.31 × 14,913.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,441.43x = 568,956,748.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,956,748.41/25,441.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,363.40

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