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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,915.13, 38,911.58 and 14,834.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,915.13, 38,911.58 and 14,834.33 is: 22,273.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,915.13 : 38,911.58 = 14,834.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,915.13/38,911.58 = 14,834.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,915.13x = 38,911.58 × 14,834.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,915.13x = 577,227,144.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,227,144.37/25,915.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,273.75

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