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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,941.33, 38,849.62 and 14,814.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,941.33, 38,849.62 and 14,814.29 is: 22,185.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,941.33 : 38,849.62 = 14,814.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,941.33/38,849.62 = 14,814.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,941.33x = 38,849.62 × 14,814.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,941.33x = 575,529,537.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,529,537.07/25,941.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,185.81

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