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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,770.24, 38,661.04 and 14,682.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,770.24, 38,661.04 and 14,682.16 is: 22,026.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,770.24 : 38,661.04 = 14,682.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,770.24/38,661.04 = 14,682.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,770.24x = 38,661.04 × 14,682.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,770.24x = 567,627,575.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,627,575.05/25,770.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,026.48

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