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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,775.34, 38,595.78 and 14,064.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,775.34, 38,595.78 and 14,064.36 is: 21,059.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,775.34 : 38,595.78 = 14,064.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,775.34/38,595.78 = 14,064.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,775.34x = 38,595.78 × 14,064.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,775.34x = 542,824,944.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,824,944.40/25,775.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,059.86

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