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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,860.52, 38,807.79 and 14,181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,860.52, 38,807.79 and 14,181.94 is: 21,282.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,860.52 : 38,807.79 = 14,181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,860.52/38,807.79 = 14,181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,860.52x = 38,807.79 × 14,181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,860.52x = 550,369,749.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,369,749.31/25,860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,282.24

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