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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,757.67, 38,636.51 and 14,064.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,757.67, 38,636.51 and 14,064.51 is: 21,096.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,757.67 : 38,636.51 = 14,064.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,757.67/38,636.51 = 14,064.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,757.67x = 38,636.51 × 14,064.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,757.67x = 543,403,510.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,403,510.94/25,757.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,096.77

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