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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,774.84, 38,677.14 and 13,928.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,774.84, 38,677.14 and 13,928.65 is: 20,901.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,774.84 : 38,677.14 = 13,928.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,774.84/38,677.14 = 13,928.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,774.84x = 38,677.14 × 13,928.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,774.84x = 538,720,346.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,720,346.06/25,774.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,901.02

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