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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,795.28, 38,625.72 and 14,084.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,795.28, 38,625.72 and 14,084.48 is: 21,090.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,795.28 : 38,625.72 = 14,084.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,795.28/38,625.72 = 14,084.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,795.28x = 38,625.72 × 14,084.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,795.28x = 544,023,180.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,023,180.83/25,795.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,090.03

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