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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,910.64, 38,883.12 and 14,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,910.64, 38,883.12 and 14,232 is: 21,357.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,910.64 : 38,883.12 = 14,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,910.64/38,883.12 = 14,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,910.64x = 38,883.12 × 14,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,910.64x = 553,384,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,384,563.84/25,910.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,357.43

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