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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,797.28, 38,628.72 and 14,086.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,797.28, 38,628.72 and 14,086.48 is: 21,093.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,797.28 : 38,628.72 = 14,086.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,797.28/38,628.72 = 14,086.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,797.28x = 38,628.72 × 14,086.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,797.28x = 544,142,691.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,142,691.71/25,797.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,093.03

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