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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,831.20, 38,709.84 and 14,714.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,831.20, 38,709.84 and 14,714.94 is: 22,051.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,831.20 : 38,709.84 = 14,714.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,831.20/38,709.84 = 14,714.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,831.20x = 38,709.84 × 14,714.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,831.20x = 569,612,973.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,612,973.01/25,831.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,051.36

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