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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,744.26, 38,622.05 and 14,656.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,744.26, 38,622.05 and 14,656.14 is: 21,987.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,744.26 : 38,622.05 = 14,656.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,744.26/38,622.05 = 14,656.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,744.26x = 38,622.05 × 14,656.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,744.26x = 566,050,171.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,050,171.89/25,744.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,987.43

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