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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,698.60, 38,562.48 and 14,024.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,698.60, 38,562.48 and 14,024.88 is: 21,045.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,698.60 : 38,562.48 = 14,024.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,698.60/38,562.48 = 14,024.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,698.60x = 38,562.48 × 14,024.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,698.60x = 540,834,154.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,834,154.50/25,698.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,045.28

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