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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,832.93, 38,713.31 and 13,961.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,832.93, 38,713.31 and 13,961.11 is: 20,922.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,832.93 : 38,713.31 = 13,961.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,832.93/38,713.31 = 13,961.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,832.93x = 38,713.31 × 13,961.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,832.93x = 540,480,744.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,480,744.47/25,832.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,922.16

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