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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,888.73, 38,770.81 and 14,761.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,888.73, 38,770.81 and 14,761.69 is: 22,107.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,888.73 : 38,770.81 = 14,761.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,888.73/38,770.81 = 14,761.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,888.73x = 38,770.81 × 14,761.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,888.73x = 572,322,484.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,322,484.41/25,888.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,107.01

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