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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,580.76, 38,376.60 and 14,492.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,580.76, 38,376.60 and 14,492.76 is: 21,742.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,580.76 : 38,376.60 = 14,492.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,580.76/38,376.60 = 14,492.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,580.76x = 38,376.60 × 14,492.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,580.76x = 556,182,853.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,182,853.42/25,580.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,742.23

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