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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,733.14, 38,614.44 and 13,886.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,733.14, 38,614.44 and 13,886.89 is: 20,838.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,733.14 : 38,614.44 = 13,886.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,733.14/38,614.44 = 13,886.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,733.14x = 38,614.44 × 13,886.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,733.14x = 536,234,480.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,234,480.69/25,733.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,838.28

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