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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,833.66, 38,714.38 and 13,961.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,833.66, 38,714.38 and 13,961.84 is: 20,923.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,833.66 : 38,714.38 = 13,961.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,833.66/38,714.38 = 13,961.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,833.66x = 38,714.38 × 13,961.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,833.66x = 540,523,829.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,523,829.32/25,833.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,923.24

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