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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,366.84, 38,038.53 and 14,273.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,366.84, 38,038.53 and 14,273.53 is: 21,403.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,366.84 : 38,038.53 = 14,273.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,366.84/38,038.53 = 14,273.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,366.84x = 38,038.53 × 14,273.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,366.84x = 542,943,919.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,943,919.31/25,366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,403.69

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