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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,947.12, 38,920.80 and 14,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,947.12, 38,920.80 and 14,254 is: 21,381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,947.12 : 38,920.80 = 14,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,947.12/38,920.80 = 14,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,947.12x = 38,920.80 × 14,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,947.12x = 554,777,083.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,777,083.20/25,947.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,381.07

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