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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,833.31, 38,749.56 and 14,140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,833.31, 38,749.56 and 14,140.15 is: 21,210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,833.31 : 38,749.56 = 14,140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,833.31/38,749.56 = 14,140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,833.31x = 38,749.56 × 14,140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,833.31x = 547,924,590.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,924,590.83/25,833.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,210.00

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