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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,578.74, 38,373.60 and 14,490.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,578.74, 38,373.60 and 14,490.74 is: 21,739.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,578.74 : 38,373.60 = 14,490.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,578.74/38,373.60 = 14,490.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,578.74x = 38,373.60 × 14,490.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,578.74x = 556,061,860.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,061,860.46/25,578.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,739.22

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