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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,768.24, 38,590.32 and 14,647.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,768.24, 38,590.32 and 14,647.72 is: 21,936.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,768.24 : 38,590.32 = 14,647.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,768.24/38,590.32 = 14,647.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,768.24x = 38,590.32 × 14,647.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,768.24x = 565,260,202.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,260,202.07/25,768.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,936.31

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