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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,425.57, 38,089.08 and 14,298.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,425.57, 38,089.08 and 14,298.33 is: 21,419.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,425.57 : 38,089.08 = 14,298.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,425.57/38,089.08 = 14,298.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,425.57x = 38,089.08 × 14,298.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,425.57x = 544,610,235.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,610,235.24/25,425.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,419.78

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