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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,833.79, 38,714.59 and 13,961.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,833.79, 38,714.59 and 13,961.97 is: 20,923.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,833.79 : 38,714.59 = 13,961.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,833.79/38,714.59 = 13,961.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,833.79x = 38,714.59 × 13,961.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,833.79x = 540,531,680.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,531,680.76/25,833.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,923.44

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