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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,694.70, 38,581.65 and 14,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,694.70, 38,581.65 and 14,030.70 is: 21,067.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,694.70 : 38,581.65 = 14,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,694.70/38,581.65 = 14,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,694.70x = 38,581.65 × 14,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,694.70x = 541,327,556.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,327,556.66/25,694.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,067.67

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