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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,986.24, 38,962.08 and 14,304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,986.24, 38,962.08 and 14,304.96 is: 21,447.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,986.24 : 38,962.08 = 14,304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,986.24/38,962.08 = 14,304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,986.24x = 38,962.08 × 14,304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,986.24x = 557,350,995.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,350,995.92/25,986.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,447.93

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