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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,793.61, 38,701.35 and 14,093.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,793.61, 38,701.35 and 14,093.16 is: 21,145.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,793.61 : 38,701.35 = 14,093.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,793.61/38,701.35 = 14,093.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,793.61x = 38,701.35 × 14,093.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,793.61x = 545,424,168.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,424,168.16/25,793.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,145.71

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