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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,775.23, 38,656.82 and 14,535.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,775.23, 38,656.82 and 14,535.42 is: 21,799.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,775.23 : 38,656.82 = 14,535.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,775.23/38,656.82 = 14,535.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,775.23x = 38,656.82 × 14,535.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,775.23x = 561,893,138.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,893,138.53/25,775.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,799.73

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