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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,668.96, 38,515.68 and 13,981.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,668.96, 38,515.68 and 13,981.92 is: 20,979.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,668.96 : 38,515.68 = 13,981.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,668.96/38,515.68 = 13,981.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,668.96x = 38,515.68 × 13,981.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,668.96x = 538,523,156.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,523,156.51/25,668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,979.55

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