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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,911.72, 38,867.59 and 14,298.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,911.72, 38,867.59 and 14,298.75 is: 21,448.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,911.72 : 38,867.59 = 14,298.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,911.72/38,867.59 = 14,298.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,911.72x = 38,867.59 × 14,298.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,911.72x = 555,757,978.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,757,978.19/25,911.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,448.13

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