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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,697.83, 38,581.71 and 14,461.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,697.83, 38,581.71 and 14,461.11 is: 21,711.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,697.83 : 38,581.71 = 14,461.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,697.83/38,581.71 = 14,461.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,697.83x = 38,581.71 × 14,461.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,697.83x = 557,934,177.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,934,177.47/25,697.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,711.34

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