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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,391.52, 38,075.10 and 14,571.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,391.52, 38,075.10 and 14,571.18 is: 21,849.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,391.52 : 38,075.10 = 14,571.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,391.52/38,075.10 = 14,571.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,391.52x = 38,075.10 × 14,571.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,391.52x = 554,799,135.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,799,135.62/25,391.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,849.78

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