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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,811.38, 38,727.96 and 14,110.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,811.38, 38,727.96 and 14,110.93 is: 21,172.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,811.38 : 38,727.96 = 14,110.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,811.38/38,727.96 = 14,110.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,811.38x = 38,727.96 × 14,110.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,811.38x = 546,487,532.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,487,532.60/25,811.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,172.35

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