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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,905.72, 38,857.50 and 14,661.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,905.72, 38,857.50 and 14,661.84 is: 21,992.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,905.72 : 38,857.50 = 14,661.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,905.72/38,857.50 = 14,661.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,905.72x = 38,857.50 × 14,661.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,905.72x = 569,722,447.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,722,447.80/25,905.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,992.15

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