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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,901.51, 38,850.37 and 14,773.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,901.51, 38,850.37 and 14,773.32 is: 22,158.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,901.51 : 38,850.37 = 14,773.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,901.51/38,850.37 = 14,773.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,901.51x = 38,850.37 × 14,773.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,901.51x = 573,948,911.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,948,911.20/25,901.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,158.90

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