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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,446.51, 38,184.35 and 14,211.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,446.51, 38,184.35 and 14,211.27 is: 21,325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,446.51 : 38,184.35 = 14,211.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,446.51/38,184.35 = 14,211.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,446.51x = 38,184.35 × 14,211.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,446.51x = 542,648,036.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,648,036.57/25,446.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,325.05

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