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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,349.08, 38,010.58 and 14,821.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,349.08, 38,010.58 and 14,821.42 is: 22,224.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,349.08 : 38,010.58 = 14,821.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,349.08/38,010.58 = 14,821.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,349.08x = 38,010.58 × 14,821.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,349.08x = 563,370,770.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,370,770.62/25,349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,224.51

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