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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,848.60, 38,778.66 and 14,158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,848.60, 38,778.66 and 14,158.68 is: 21,241.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,848.60 : 38,778.66 = 14,158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,848.60/38,778.66 = 14,158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,848.60x = 38,778.66 × 14,158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,848.60x = 549,054,637.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,054,637.77/25,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,241.18

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