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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,744.74, 38,622.78 and 14,656.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,744.74, 38,622.78 and 14,656.66 is: 21,988.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,744.74 : 38,622.78 = 14,656.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,744.74/38,622.78 = 14,656.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,744.74x = 38,622.78 × 14,656.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,744.74x = 566,080,954.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,080,954.71/25,744.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,988.22

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