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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,697.25, 38,562.28 and 14,010.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,697.25, 38,562.28 and 14,010.47 is: 21,024.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,697.25 : 38,562.28 = 14,010.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,697.25/38,562.28 = 14,010.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,697.25x = 38,562.28 × 14,010.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,697.25x = 540,275,583.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,275,583.84/25,697.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,024.65

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