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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,923.66, 38,853.96 and 14,049.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,923.66, 38,853.96 and 14,049.27 is: 21,056.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,923.66 : 38,853.96 = 14,049.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,923.66/38,853.96 = 14,049.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,923.66x = 38,853.96 × 14,049.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,923.66x = 545,869,774.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,869,774.61/25,923.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,056.82

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