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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,728.14, 38,606.94 and 13,881.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,728.14, 38,606.94 and 13,881.89 is: 20,830.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,728.14 : 38,606.94 = 13,881.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,728.14/38,606.94 = 13,881.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,728.14x = 38,606.94 × 13,881.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,728.14x = 535,937,101.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,937,101.28/25,728.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.78

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