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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,811.13, 38,727.59 and 14,110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,811.13, 38,727.59 and 14,110.68 is: 21,171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,811.13 : 38,727.59 = 14,110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,811.13/38,727.59 = 14,110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,811.13x = 38,727.59 × 14,110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,811.13x = 546,472,559.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,472,559.11/25,811.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,171.97

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