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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,771.52, 38,595.36 and 14,055.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,771.52, 38,595.36 and 14,055.68 is: 21,049.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,771.52 : 38,595.36 = 14,055.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,771.52/38,595.36 = 14,055.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,771.52x = 38,595.36 × 14,055.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,771.52x = 542,484,029.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,484,029.64/25,771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,049.75

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