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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,931.70, 38,835.19 and 14,804.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,931.70, 38,835.19 and 14,804.66 is: 22,171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,931.70 : 38,835.19 = 14,804.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,931.70/38,835.19 = 14,804.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,931.70x = 38,835.19 × 14,804.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,931.70x = 574,941,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,941,552.80/25,931.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,171.38

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