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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,659.22, 38,501.59 and 14,407.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,659.22, 38,501.59 and 14,407.56 is: 21,618.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,659.22 : 38,501.59 = 14,407.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,659.22/38,501.59 = 14,407.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,659.22x = 38,501.59 × 14,407.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,659.22x = 554,713,968.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,713,968.02/25,659.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,618.50

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