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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,756.62, 38,585.89 and 14,670.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,756.62, 38,585.89 and 14,670.96 is: 21,978.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,756.62 : 38,585.89 = 14,670.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,756.62/38,585.89 = 14,670.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,756.62x = 38,585.89 × 14,670.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,756.62x = 566,092,048.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,092,048.75/25,756.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,978.51

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