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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,677.96, 38,516.94 and 14,013.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,677.96, 38,516.94 and 14,013.96 is: 21,020.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,677.96 : 38,516.94 = 14,013.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,677.96/38,516.94 = 14,013.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,677.96x = 38,516.94 × 14,013.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,677.96x = 539,774,856.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,774,856.48/25,677.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,020.94

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