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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,919.64, 38,896.62 and 14,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,919.64, 38,896.62 and 14,241 is: 21,370.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,919.64 : 38,896.62 = 14,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,919.64/38,896.62 = 14,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,919.64x = 38,896.62 × 14,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,919.64x = 553,926,765.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,926,765.42/25,919.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,370.93

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