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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,805.86, 38,719.72 and 14,105.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,805.86, 38,719.72 and 14,105.41 is: 21,164.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,805.86 : 38,719.72 = 14,105.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,805.86/38,719.72 = 14,105.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,805.86x = 38,719.72 × 14,105.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,805.86x = 546,157,446.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,157,446.52/25,805.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,164.09

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