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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,741.58, 38,585.79 and 14,624.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,741.58, 38,585.79 and 14,624.33 is: 21,921.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,741.58 : 38,585.79 = 14,624.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,741.58/38,585.79 = 14,624.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,741.58x = 38,585.79 × 14,624.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,741.58x = 564,291,133.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,291,133.34/25,741.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,921.39

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