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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,807.60, 38,727.46 and 13,956.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,807.60, 38,727.46 and 13,956.45 is: 20,943.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,807.60 : 38,727.46 = 13,956.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,807.60/38,727.46 = 13,956.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,807.60x = 38,727.46 × 13,956.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,807.60x = 540,497,859.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,497,859.12/25,807.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,943.36

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