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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,795.13, 38,698.16 and 13,948.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,795.13, 38,698.16 and 13,948.88 is: 20,926.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,795.13 : 38,698.16 = 13,948.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,795.13/38,698.16 = 13,948.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,795.13x = 38,698.16 × 13,948.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,795.13x = 539,795,726.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,795,726.83/25,795.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,926.27

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