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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,832.52, 38,765.79 and 14,153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,832.52, 38,765.79 and 14,153.94 is: 21,240.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,832.52 : 38,765.79 = 14,153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,832.52/38,765.79 = 14,153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,832.52x = 38,765.79 × 14,153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,832.52x = 548,688,665.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,688,665.71/25,832.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,240.23

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