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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,929.88, 38,933.70 and 14,849.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,929.88, 38,933.70 and 14,849.08 is: 22,295.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,929.88 : 38,933.70 = 14,849.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,929.88/38,933.70 = 14,849.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,929.88x = 38,933.70 × 14,849.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,929.88x = 578,129,626.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,129,626.00/25,929.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,295.89

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