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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,727.20, 38,630.40 and 14,063.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,727.20, 38,630.40 and 14,063.20 is: 21,116.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,727.20 : 38,630.40 = 14,063.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,727.20/38,630.40 = 14,063.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,727.20x = 38,630.40 × 14,063.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,727.20x = 543,267,041.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,267,041.28/25,727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,116.45

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