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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,873.89, 38,811.09 and 14,180.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,873.89, 38,811.09 and 14,180.73 is: 21,271.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,873.89 : 38,811.09 = 14,180.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,873.89/38,811.09 = 14,180.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,873.89x = 38,811.09 × 14,180.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,873.89x = 550,369,517.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,369,517.39/25,873.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,271.23

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