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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,708.23, 38,536.10 and 14,591.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,708.23, 38,536.10 and 14,591.43 is: 21,872.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,708.23 : 38,536.10 = 14,591.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,708.23/38,536.10 = 14,591.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,708.23x = 38,536.10 × 14,591.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,708.23x = 562,296,732.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,296,732.67/25,708.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,872.25

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