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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,793.14, 38,700.83 and 13,955.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,793.14, 38,700.83 and 13,955.24 is: 20,938.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,793.14 : 38,700.83 = 13,955.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,793.14/38,700.83 = 13,955.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,793.14x = 38,700.83 × 13,955.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,793.14x = 540,079,502.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,079,502.49/25,793.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,938.88

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