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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,873.39, 38,810.34 and 14,180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,873.39, 38,810.34 and 14,180.23 is: 21,270.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,873.39 : 38,810.34 = 14,180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,873.39/38,810.34 = 14,180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,873.39x = 38,810.34 × 14,180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,873.39x = 550,339,476.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,339,476.68/25,873.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,270.48

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