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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,757.62, 38,587.39 and 14,671.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,757.62, 38,587.39 and 14,671.96 is: 21,980.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,757.62 : 38,587.39 = 14,671.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,757.62/38,587.39 = 14,671.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,757.62x = 38,587.39 × 14,671.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,757.62x = 566,152,642.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,152,642.58/25,757.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,980.01

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