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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,863.27, 38,811.92 and 14,184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,863.27, 38,811.92 and 14,184.69 is: 21,286.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,863.27 : 38,811.92 = 14,184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,863.27/38,811.92 = 14,184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,863.27x = 38,811.92 × 14,184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,863.27x = 550,534,982.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,534,982.58/25,863.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,286.36

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