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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,869.20, 38,843.40 and 14,205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,869.20, 38,843.40 and 14,205.20 is: 21,329.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,869.20 : 38,843.40 = 14,205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,869.20/38,843.40 = 14,205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,869.20x = 38,843.40 × 14,205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,869.20x = 551,778,265.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,778,265.68/25,869.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,329.55

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