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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,794.78, 38,624.97 and 14,083.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,794.78, 38,624.97 and 14,083.98 is: 21,089.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,794.78 : 38,624.97 = 14,083.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,794.78/38,624.97 = 14,083.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,794.78x = 38,624.97 × 14,083.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,794.78x = 543,993,304.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,993,304.98/25,794.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,089.28

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