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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,772.36, 38,673.40 and 13,926.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,772.36, 38,673.40 and 13,926.16 is: 20,897.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,772.36 : 38,673.40 = 13,926.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,772.36/38,673.40 = 13,926.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,772.36x = 38,673.40 × 13,926.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,772.36x = 538,571,956.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,571,956.14/25,772.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,897.27

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