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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,652.52, 38,434.98 and 13,944.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,652.52, 38,434.98 and 13,944.84 is: 20,893.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,652.52 : 38,434.98 = 13,944.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,652.52/38,434.98 = 13,944.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,652.52x = 38,434.98 × 13,944.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,652.52x = 535,969,646.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,969,646.50/25,652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,893.45

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