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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,778, 38,660.92 and 14,538.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,778, 38,660.92 and 14,538.16 is: 21,803.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,778 : 38,660.92 = 14,538.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,778/38,660.92 = 14,538.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,778x = 38,660.92 × 14,538.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,778x = 562,058,640.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,058,640.71/25,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,803.81

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