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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,399.60, 38,063.08 and 14,282.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,399.60, 38,063.08 and 14,282.95 is: 21,404.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,399.60 : 38,063.08 = 14,282.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,399.60/38,063.08 = 14,282.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,399.60x = 38,063.08 × 14,282.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,399.60x = 543,653,068.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,653,068.49/25,399.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,404.00

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