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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,794.36, 38,702.47 and 14,093.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,794.36, 38,702.47 and 14,093.91 is: 21,146.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,794.36 : 38,702.47 = 14,093.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,794.36/38,702.47 = 14,093.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,794.36x = 38,702.47 × 14,093.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,794.36x = 545,469,128.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,469,128.96/25,794.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,146.84

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