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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,876.74, 38,751.39 and 14,755.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,876.74, 38,751.39 and 14,755.98 is: 22,097.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,876.74 : 38,751.39 = 14,755.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,876.74/38,751.39 = 14,755.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,876.74x = 38,751.39 × 14,755.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,876.74x = 571,814,735.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,814,735.81/25,876.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,097.63

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