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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,771.77, 38,669.85 and 14,084.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,771.77, 38,669.85 and 14,084.64 is: 21,133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,771.77 : 38,669.85 = 14,084.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,771.77/38,669.85 = 14,084.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,771.77x = 38,669.85 × 14,084.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,771.77x = 544,650,916.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,650,916.10/25,771.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,133.62

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