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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,862.65, 38,810.98 and 14,184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,862.65, 38,810.98 and 14,184.07 is: 21,285.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,862.65 : 38,810.98 = 14,184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,862.65/38,810.98 = 14,184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,862.65x = 38,810.98 × 14,184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,862.65x = 550,497,463.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,497,463.03/25,862.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,285.43

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