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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,429.23, 38,094.65 and 14,302.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,429.23, 38,094.65 and 14,302.11 is: 21,425.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,429.23 : 38,094.65 = 14,302.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,429.23/38,094.65 = 14,302.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,429.23x = 38,094.65 × 14,302.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,429.23x = 544,833,803.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,833,803.20/25,429.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,425.49

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