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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,716, 38,560.10 and 13,876.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,716, 38,560.10 and 13,876.14 is: 20,806.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,716 : 38,560.10 = 13,876.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,716/38,560.10 = 13,876.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,716x = 38,560.10 × 13,876.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,716x = 535,065,346.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,065,346.01/25,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,806.71

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