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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,676.86, 38,483.48 and 14,549.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,676.86, 38,483.48 and 14,549.84 is: 21,806.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,676.86 : 38,483.48 = 14,549.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,676.86/38,483.48 = 14,549.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,676.86x = 38,483.48 × 14,549.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,676.86x = 559,928,476.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,928,476.64/25,676.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,806.73

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