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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,695.63, 38,543.85 and 14,082.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,695.63, 38,543.85 and 14,082.66 is: 21,124.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,695.63 : 38,543.85 = 14,082.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,695.63/38,543.85 = 14,082.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,695.63x = 38,543.85 × 14,082.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,695.63x = 542,799,934.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,799,934.64/25,695.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,124.21

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