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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,861.18, 38,761.68 and 14,775.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,861.18, 38,761.68 and 14,775.64 is: 22,146.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,861.18 : 38,761.68 = 14,775.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,861.18/38,761.68 = 14,775.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,861.18x = 38,761.68 × 14,775.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,861.18x = 572,728,629.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,728,629.48/25,861.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,146.27

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