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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,760.63, 38,614.80 and 14,644.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,760.63, 38,614.80 and 14,644.35 is: 21,951.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,760.63 : 38,614.80 = 14,644.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,760.63/38,614.80 = 14,644.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,760.63x = 38,614.80 × 14,644.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,760.63x = 565,488,380.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,488,380.08/25,760.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,951.66

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