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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,767.96, 38,651.64 and 14,524.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,767.96, 38,651.64 and 14,524.14 is: 21,786.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,767.96 : 38,651.64 = 14,524.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,767.96/38,651.64 = 14,524.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,767.96x = 38,651.64 × 14,524.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,767.96x = 561,381,830.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,381,830.59/25,767.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,786.04

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