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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,935.71, 38,867.09 and 14,825.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,935.71, 38,867.09 and 14,825.75 is: 22,217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,935.71 : 38,867.09 = 14,825.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,935.71/38,867.09 = 14,825.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,935.71x = 38,867.09 × 14,825.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,935.71x = 576,233,491.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,233,491.10/25,935.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,217.77

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