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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,752.99, 38,580.46 and 14,667.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,752.99, 38,580.46 and 14,667.33 is: 21,973.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,752.99 : 38,580.46 = 14,667.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,752.99/38,580.46 = 14,667.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,752.99x = 38,580.46 × 14,667.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,752.99x = 565,872,301.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,872,301.70/25,752.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,973.07

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