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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,426.95, 38,089.35 and 14,316.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,426.95, 38,089.35 and 14,316.99 is: 21,446.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,426.95 : 38,089.35 = 14,316.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,426.95/38,089.35 = 14,316.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,426.95x = 38,089.35 × 14,316.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,426.95x = 545,324,843.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,324,843.06/25,426.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,446.73

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