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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,709.54, 38,520.30 and 14,030.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,709.54, 38,520.30 and 14,030.96 is: 21,022.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,709.54 : 38,520.30 = 14,030.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,709.54/38,520.30 = 14,030.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,709.54x = 38,520.30 × 14,030.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,709.54x = 540,476,788.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,476,788.49/25,709.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,022.42

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