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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,688.70, 38,572.65 and 14,024.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,688.70, 38,572.65 and 14,024.70 is: 21,058.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,688.70 : 38,572.65 = 14,024.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,688.70/38,572.65 = 14,024.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,688.70x = 38,572.65 × 14,024.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,688.70x = 540,969,844.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,969,844.46/25,688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,058.67

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