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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,833.29, 38,713.84 and 13,961.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,833.29, 38,713.84 and 13,961.46 is: 20,922.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,833.29 : 38,713.84 = 13,961.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,833.29/38,713.84 = 13,961.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,833.29x = 38,713.84 × 13,961.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,833.29x = 540,501,838.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,501,838.88/25,833.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,922.69

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