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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,756.92, 38,635.38 and 14,063.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,756.92, 38,635.38 and 14,063.76 is: 21,095.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,756.92 : 38,635.38 = 14,063.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,756.92/38,635.38 = 14,063.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,756.92x = 38,635.38 × 14,063.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,756.92x = 543,358,711.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,358,711.83/25,756.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,095.64

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