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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,655.08, 38,488.02 and 14,566.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,655.08, 38,488.02 and 14,566.90 is: 21,853.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,655.08 : 38,488.02 = 14,566.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,655.08/38,488.02 = 14,566.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,655.08x = 38,488.02 × 14,566.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,655.08x = 560,651,138.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,651,138.54/25,655.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,853.42

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