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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,676.80, 38,520.80 and 14,588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,676.80, 38,520.80 and 14,588.80 is: 21,886.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,676.80 : 38,520.80 = 14,588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,676.80/38,520.80 = 14,588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,676.80x = 38,520.80 × 14,588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,676.80x = 561,972,247.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,972,247.04/25,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,886.38

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