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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,826.88, 38,738.40 and 14,698.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,826.88, 38,738.40 and 14,698.64 is: 22,046.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,826.88 : 38,738.40 = 14,698.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,826.88/38,738.40 = 14,698.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,826.88x = 38,738.40 × 14,698.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,826.88x = 569,401,795.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,401,795.78/25,826.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,046.87

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