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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,837.52, 38,773.30 and 14,158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,837.52, 38,773.30 and 14,158.94 is: 21,247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,837.52 : 38,773.30 = 14,158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,837.52/38,773.30 = 14,158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,837.52x = 38,773.30 × 14,158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,837.52x = 548,988,828.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,988,828.30/25,837.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,247.74

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