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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,416.89, 38,087.88 and 14,156.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,416.89, 38,087.88 and 14,156.73 is: 21,214.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,416.89 : 38,087.88 = 14,156.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,416.89/38,087.88 = 14,156.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,416.89x = 38,087.88 × 14,156.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,416.89x = 539,199,694.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,199,694.83/25,416.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,214.22

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