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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,656.54, 38,453.36 and 14,572.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,656.54, 38,453.36 and 14,572.55 is: 21,840.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,656.54 : 38,453.36 = 14,572.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,656.54/38,453.36 = 14,572.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,656.54x = 38,453.36 × 14,572.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,656.54x = 560,363,511.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,363,511.27/25,656.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,840.96

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