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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,809.28, 38,646.72 and 14,098.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,809.28, 38,646.72 and 14,098.48 is: 21,111.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,809.28 : 38,646.72 = 14,098.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,809.28/38,646.72 = 14,098.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,809.28x = 38,646.72 × 14,098.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,809.28x = 544,860,008.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,860,008.99/25,809.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,111.01

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