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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,993.77, 39,007.96 and 14,150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,993.77, 39,007.96 and 14,150.54 is: 21,235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,993.77 : 39,007.96 = 14,150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,993.77/39,007.96 = 14,150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,993.77x = 39,007.96 × 14,150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,993.77x = 551,983,538.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,983,538.63/25,993.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,235.22

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