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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,792.74, 38,700.05 and 14,092.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,792.74, 38,700.05 and 14,092.29 is: 21,144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,792.74 : 38,700.05 = 14,092.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,792.74/38,700.05 = 14,092.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,792.74x = 38,700.05 × 14,092.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,792.74x = 545,372,257.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,372,257.15/25,792.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,144.41

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