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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,861.48, 38,764.61 and 14,744.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,861.48, 38,764.61 and 14,744.23 is: 22,100.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,861.48 : 38,764.61 = 14,744.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,861.48/38,764.61 = 14,744.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,861.48x = 38,764.61 × 14,744.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,861.48x = 571,554,210.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,554,210.36/25,861.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,100.60

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