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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,932.84, 38,873.97 and 14,075.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,932.84, 38,873.97 and 14,075.88 is: 21,100.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,932.84 : 38,873.97 = 14,075.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,932.84/38,873.97 = 14,075.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,932.84x = 38,873.97 × 14,075.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,932.84x = 547,185,336.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,185,336.84/25,932.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,100.09

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