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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,629.04, 38,443.56 and 14,015.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,629.04, 38,443.56 and 14,015.92 is: 21,023.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,629.04 : 38,443.56 = 14,015.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,629.04/38,443.56 = 14,015.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,629.04x = 38,443.56 × 14,015.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,629.04x = 538,821,861.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,821,861.48/25,629.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,023.88

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