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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,309.33, 37,960.45 and 13,914.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,309.33, 37,960.45 and 13,914.82 is: 20,870.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,309.33 : 37,960.45 = 13,914.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,309.33/37,960.45 = 13,914.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,309.33x = 37,960.45 × 13,914.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,309.33x = 528,212,828.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,212,828.87/25,309.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,870.28

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