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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,340.94, 38,027.81 and 14,269.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,340.94, 38,027.81 and 14,269.25 is: 21,413.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,340.94 : 38,027.81 = 14,269.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,340.94/38,027.81 = 14,269.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,340.94x = 38,027.81 × 14,269.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,340.94x = 542,628,066.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,628,066.36/25,340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,413.10

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