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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,719.40, 38,579.10 and 14,660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,719.40, 38,579.10 and 14,660.20 is: 21,990.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,719.40 : 38,579.10 = 14,660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,719.40/38,579.10 = 14,660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,719.40x = 38,579.10 × 14,660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,719.40x = 565,577,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,577,321.82/25,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,990.30

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