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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,922.70, 38,858.77 and 14,065.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,922.70, 38,858.77 and 14,065.75 is: 21,084.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,922.70 : 38,858.77 = 14,065.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,922.70/38,858.77 = 14,065.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,922.70x = 38,858.77 × 14,065.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,922.70x = 546,577,810.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,577,810.28/25,922.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,084.91

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