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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,831.29, 38,709.97 and 14,715.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,831.29, 38,709.97 and 14,715.02 is: 22,051.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,831.29 : 38,709.97 = 14,715.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,831.29/38,709.97 = 14,715.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,831.29x = 38,709.97 × 14,715.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,831.29x = 569,617,982.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,617,982.75/25,831.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,051.47

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