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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,658.70, 38,482.55 and 14,977.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,658.70, 38,482.55 and 14,977.94 is: 22,463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,658.70 : 38,482.55 = 14,977.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,658.70/38,482.55 = 14,977.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,658.70x = 38,482.55 × 14,977.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,658.70x = 576,389,250.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,389,250.06/25,658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,463.70

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