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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,843.46, 38,764.74 and 14,726.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,843.46, 38,764.74 and 14,726.44 is: 22,089.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,843.46 : 38,764.74 = 14,726.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,843.46/38,764.74 = 14,726.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,843.46x = 38,764.74 × 14,726.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,843.46x = 570,866,617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,866,617.73/25,843.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,089.40

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