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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,897.02, 38,862.84 and 14,218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,897.02, 38,862.84 and 14,218.44 is: 21,337.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,897.02 : 38,862.84 = 14,218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,897.02/38,862.84 = 14,218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,897.02x = 38,862.84 × 14,218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,897.02x = 552,568,958.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,568,958.77/25,897.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,337.16

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