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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,774.49, 38,655.68 and 14,534.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,774.49, 38,655.68 and 14,534.66 is: 21,798.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,774.49 : 38,655.68 = 14,534.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,774.49/38,655.68 = 14,534.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,774.49x = 38,655.68 × 14,534.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,774.49x = 561,847,165.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,847,165.87/25,774.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,798.58

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