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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,889.73, 38,772.31 and 14,762.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,889.73, 38,772.31 and 14,762.69 is: 22,108.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,889.73 : 38,772.31 = 14,762.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,889.73/38,772.31 = 14,762.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,889.73x = 38,772.31 × 14,762.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,889.73x = 572,383,593.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,383,593.11/25,889.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,108.52

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