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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,938.83, 38,845.88 and 14,811.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,938.83, 38,845.88 and 14,811.79 is: 22,182.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,938.83 : 38,845.88 = 14,811.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,938.83/38,845.88 = 14,811.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,938.83x = 38,845.88 × 14,811.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,938.83x = 575,376,845.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,376,845.75/25,938.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,182.07

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