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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,628.04, 38,442.06 and 14,014.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,628.04, 38,442.06 and 14,014.92 is: 21,022.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,628.04 : 38,442.06 = 14,014.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,628.04/38,442.06 = 14,014.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,628.04x = 38,442.06 × 14,014.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,628.04x = 538,762,395.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,762,395.54/25,628.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,022.38

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