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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,877.74, 38,752.89 and 14,756.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,877.74, 38,752.89 and 14,756.98 is: 22,099.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,877.74 : 38,752.89 = 14,756.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,877.74/38,752.89 = 14,756.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,877.74x = 38,752.89 × 14,756.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,877.74x = 571,875,622.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,875,622.67/25,877.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,099.13

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