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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,359.03, 38,042.73 and 14,336.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,359.03, 38,042.73 and 14,336.55 is: 21,507.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,359.03 : 38,042.73 = 14,336.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,359.03/38,042.73 = 14,336.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,359.03x = 38,042.73 × 14,336.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,359.03x = 545,401,500.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,401,500.78/25,359.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,507.19

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