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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,673.80, 38,510.70 and 14,009.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,673.80, 38,510.70 and 14,009.80 is: 21,014.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,673.80 : 38,510.70 = 14,009.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,673.80/38,510.70 = 14,009.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,673.80x = 38,510.70 × 14,009.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,673.80x = 539,527,204.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,527,204.86/25,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,014.70

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