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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,936.70, 38,842.68 and 14,809.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,936.70, 38,842.68 and 14,809.66 is: 22,178.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,936.70 : 38,842.68 = 14,809.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,936.70/38,842.68 = 14,809.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,936.70x = 38,842.68 × 14,809.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,936.70x = 575,246,884.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,246,884.29/25,936.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,178.88

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