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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,794.61, 38,702.85 and 14,094.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,794.61, 38,702.85 and 14,094.16 is: 21,147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,794.61 : 38,702.85 = 14,094.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,794.61/38,702.85 = 14,094.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,794.61x = 38,702.85 × 14,094.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,794.61x = 545,484,160.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,484,160.36/25,794.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,147.21

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