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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,429.98, 38,095.77 and 14,302.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,429.98, 38,095.77 and 14,302.86 is: 21,426.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,429.98 : 38,095.77 = 14,302.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,429.98/38,095.77 = 14,302.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,429.98x = 38,095.77 × 14,302.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,429.98x = 544,878,464.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,878,464.90/25,429.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,426.62

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