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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,833.52, 38,767.29 and 14,154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,833.52, 38,767.29 and 14,154.94 is: 21,241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,833.52 : 38,767.29 = 14,154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,833.52/38,767.29 = 14,154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,833.52x = 38,767.29 × 14,154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,833.52x = 548,748,663.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,748,663.91/25,833.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,241.73

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