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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,888.52, 38,850.06 and 14,209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,888.52, 38,850.06 and 14,209.94 is: 21,324.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,888.52 : 38,850.06 = 14,209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,888.52/38,850.06 = 14,209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,888.52x = 38,850.06 × 14,209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,888.52x = 552,057,021.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,057,021.60/25,888.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,324.39

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