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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,926.60, 38,861.10 and 14,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,926.60, 38,861.10 and 14,248.20 is: 21,356.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,926.60 : 38,861.10 = 14,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,926.60/38,861.10 = 14,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,926.60x = 38,861.10 × 14,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,926.60x = 553,700,725.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,700,725.02/25,926.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,356.47

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