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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,772.04, 38,662.92 and 14,691.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,772.04, 38,662.92 and 14,691.24 is: 22,039.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,772.04 : 38,662.92 = 14,691.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,772.04/38,662.92 = 14,691.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,772.04x = 38,662.92 × 14,691.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,772.04x = 568,006,236.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,006,236.82/25,772.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,039.63

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