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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,702.12, 38,526.92 and 14,585.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,702.12, 38,526.92 and 14,585.33 is: 21,863.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,702.12 : 38,526.92 = 14,585.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,702.12/38,526.92 = 14,585.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,702.12x = 38,526.92 × 14,585.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,702.12x = 561,927,842.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,927,842.08/25,702.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,863.09

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