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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,827.88, 38,739.90 and 14,699.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,827.88, 38,739.90 and 14,699.64 is: 22,048.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,827.88 : 38,739.90 = 14,699.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,827.88/38,739.90 = 14,699.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,827.88x = 38,739.90 × 14,699.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,827.88x = 569,462,583.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,462,583.64/25,827.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,048.37

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