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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,913.72, 38,870.59 and 14,300.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,913.72, 38,870.59 and 14,300.75 is: 21,451.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,913.72 : 38,870.59 = 14,300.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,913.72/38,870.59 = 14,300.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,913.72x = 38,870.59 × 14,300.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,913.72x = 555,878,589.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,878,589.94/25,913.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,451.13

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