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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,440.91, 38,111.96 and 14,313.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,440.91, 38,111.96 and 14,313.67 is: 21,442.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,440.91 : 38,111.96 = 14,313.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,440.91/38,111.96 = 14,313.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,440.91x = 38,111.96 × 14,313.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,440.91x = 545,521,946.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,521,946.92/25,440.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,442.71

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