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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,791.18, 38,701.08 and 13,944.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,791.18, 38,701.08 and 13,944.66 is: 20,924.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,791.18 : 38,701.08 = 13,944.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,791.18/38,701.08 = 13,944.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,791.18x = 38,701.08 × 13,944.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,791.18x = 539,673,402.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,673,402.23/25,791.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,924.73

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