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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,940.33, 38,848.12 and 14,813.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,940.33, 38,848.12 and 14,813.29 is: 22,184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,940.33 : 38,848.12 = 14,813.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,940.33/38,848.12 = 14,813.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,940.33x = 38,848.12 × 14,813.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,940.33x = 575,468,467.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,468,467.51/25,940.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,184.32

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