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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,994.57, 39,009.15 and 14,151.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,994.57, 39,009.15 and 14,151.33 is: 21,236.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,994.57 : 39,009.15 = 14,151.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,994.57/39,009.15 = 14,151.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,994.57x = 39,009.15 × 14,151.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,994.57x = 552,031,354.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,031,354.67/25,994.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,236.41

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