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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,751.13, 38,620.65 and 14,511.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,751.13, 38,620.65 and 14,511.37 is: 21,763.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,751.13 : 38,620.65 = 14,511.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,751.13/38,620.65 = 14,511.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,751.13x = 38,620.65 × 14,511.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,751.13x = 560,438,590.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,438,590.07/25,751.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,763.65

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