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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,767.42, 38,651.76 and 14,594.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,767.42, 38,651.76 and 14,594.28 is: 21,891.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,767.42 : 38,651.76 = 14,594.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,767.42/38,651.76 = 14,594.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,767.42x = 38,651.76 × 14,594.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,767.42x = 564,094,607.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,094,607.93/25,767.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,891.78

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