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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,416.03, 38,087.73 and 14,299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,416.03, 38,087.73 and 14,299.50 is: 21,428.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,416.03 : 38,087.73 = 14,299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,416.03/38,087.73 = 14,299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,416.03x = 38,087.73 × 14,299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,416.03x = 544,635,495.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,635,495.14/25,416.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,428.82

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