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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,772.52, 38,670.98 and 14,085.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,772.52, 38,670.98 and 14,085.39 is: 21,134.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,772.52 : 38,670.98 = 14,085.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,772.52/38,670.98 = 14,085.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,772.52x = 38,670.98 × 14,085.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,772.52x = 544,695,764.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,695,764.56/25,772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,134.75

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