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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,982.52, 38,893.26 and 14,106.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,982.52, 38,893.26 and 14,106.90 is: 21,116.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,982.52 : 38,893.26 = 14,106.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,982.52/38,893.26 = 14,106.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,982.52x = 38,893.26 × 14,106.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,982.52x = 548,663,329.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,663,329.49/25,982.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,116.63

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