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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,972.92, 38,983.68 and 14,270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,972.92, 38,983.68 and 14,270.04 is: 21,418.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,972.92 : 38,983.68 = 14,270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,972.92/38,983.68 = 14,270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,972.92x = 38,983.68 × 14,270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,972.92x = 556,298,672.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,298,672.95/25,972.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,418.41

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