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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,859.25, 38,795.81 and 14,010.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,859.25, 38,795.81 and 14,010.23 is: 21,019.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,859.25 : 38,795.81 = 14,010.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,859.25/38,795.81 = 14,010.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,859.25x = 38,795.81 × 14,010.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,859.25x = 543,538,248.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,538,248.07/25,859.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,019.10

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