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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,990.35, 38,919.11 and 14,290.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,990.35, 38,919.11 and 14,290.71 is: 21,399.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,990.35 : 38,919.11 = 14,290.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,990.35/38,919.11 = 14,290.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,990.35x = 38,919.11 × 14,290.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,990.35x = 556,181,643.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,181,643.01/25,990.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,399.54

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