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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,719.96, 38,594.34 and 14,045.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,719.96, 38,594.34 and 14,045.88 is: 21,076.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,719.96 : 38,594.34 = 14,045.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,719.96/38,594.34 = 14,045.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,719.96x = 38,594.34 × 14,045.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,719.96x = 542,091,468.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,091,468.32/25,719.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,076.68

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