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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,359.42, 38,073.60 and 14,273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,359.42, 38,073.60 and 14,273.90 is: 21,430.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,359.42 : 38,073.60 = 14,273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,359.42/38,073.60 = 14,273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,359.42x = 38,073.60 × 14,273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,359.42x = 543,458,568.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,458,568.67/25,359.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,430.24

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