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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,748.12, 38,634.60 and 14,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,748.12, 38,634.60 and 14,061 is: 21,098.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,748.12 : 38,634.60 = 14,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,748.12/38,634.60 = 14,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,748.12x = 38,634.60 × 14,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,748.12x = 543,241,110.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,241,110.60/25,748.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,098.28

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