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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,695.30, 38,501.55 and 14,568.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,695.30, 38,501.55 and 14,568.90 is: 21,829.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,695.30 : 38,501.55 = 14,568.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,695.30/38,501.55 = 14,568.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,695.30x = 38,501.55 × 14,568.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,695.30x = 560,925,231.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,925,231.80/25,695.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,829.88

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