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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,805.60, 38,682.48 and 14,094.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,805.60, 38,682.48 and 14,094.56 is: 21,127.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,805.60 : 38,682.48 = 14,094.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,805.60/38,682.48 = 14,094.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,805.60x = 38,682.48 × 14,094.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,805.60x = 545,212,535.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,212,535.31/25,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,127.68

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