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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,715.40, 38,573.10 and 14,656.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,715.40, 38,573.10 and 14,656.20 is: 21,984.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,715.40 : 38,573.10 = 14,656.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,715.40/38,573.10 = 14,656.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,715.40x = 38,573.10 × 14,656.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,715.40x = 565,335,068.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,335,068.22/25,715.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,984.30

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