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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,663.70, 38,535.15 and 13,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,663.70, 38,535.15 and 13,999.70 is: 21,021.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,663.70 : 38,535.15 = 13,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,663.70/38,535.15 = 13,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,663.70x = 38,535.15 × 13,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,663.70x = 539,480,539.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,480,539.46/25,663.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,021.15

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