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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,797.20, 38,701.40 and 14,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,797.20, 38,701.40 and 14,709.20 is: 22,066.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,797.20 : 38,701.40 = 14,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,797.20/38,701.40 = 14,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,797.20x = 38,701.40 × 14,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,797.20x = 569,266,632.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,266,632.88/25,797.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,066.99

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