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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,797.99, 38,690.57 and 14,558.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,797.99, 38,690.57 and 14,558.26 is: 21,833.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,797.99 : 38,690.57 = 14,558.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,797.99/38,690.57 = 14,558.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,797.99x = 38,690.57 × 14,558.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,797.99x = 563,267,377.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,267,377.61/25,797.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,833.77

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