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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,398.77, 38,061.84 and 14,282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,398.77, 38,061.84 and 14,282.12 is: 21,402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,398.77 : 38,061.84 = 14,282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,398.77/38,061.84 = 14,282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,398.77x = 38,061.84 × 14,282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,398.77x = 543,603,575.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,603,575.99/25,398.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,402.76

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