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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,622.33, 38,389.76 and 13,914.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,622.33, 38,389.76 and 13,914.59 is: 20,848.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,622.33 : 38,389.76 = 13,914.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,622.33/38,389.76 = 13,914.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,622.33x = 38,389.76 × 13,914.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,622.33x = 534,177,849.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,177,849.18/25,622.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,848.14

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