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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,996.96, 39,019.68 and 14,294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,996.96, 39,019.68 and 14,294.08 is: 21,454.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,996.96 : 39,019.68 = 14,294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,996.96/39,019.68 = 14,294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,996.96x = 39,019.68 × 14,294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,996.96x = 557,750,427.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,750,427.49/25,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,454.45

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