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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,985.16, 38,988.54 and 14,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,985.16, 38,988.54 and 14,297.40 is: 21,452.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,985.16 : 38,988.54 = 14,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,985.16/38,988.54 = 14,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,985.16x = 38,988.54 × 14,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,985.16x = 557,434,751.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,434,751.80/25,985.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,452.04

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