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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,757.30, 38,635.94 and 14,064.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,757.30, 38,635.94 and 14,064.14 is: 21,096.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,757.30 : 38,635.94 = 14,064.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,757.30/38,635.94 = 14,064.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,757.30x = 38,635.94 × 14,064.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,757.30x = 543,381,111.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,381,111.17/25,757.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,096.20

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