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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,419.57, 38,080.08 and 14,292.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,419.57, 38,080.08 and 14,292.33 is: 21,410.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,419.57 : 38,080.08 = 14,292.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,419.57/38,080.08 = 14,292.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,419.57x = 38,080.08 × 14,292.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,419.57x = 544,253,069.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,253,069.79/25,419.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,410.79

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