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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,449.24, 38,183.58 and 14,368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,449.24, 38,183.58 and 14,368.44 is: 21,558.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,449.24 : 38,183.58 = 14,368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,449.24/38,183.58 = 14,368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,449.24x = 38,183.58 × 14,368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,449.24x = 548,638,478.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,638,478.22/25,449.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,558.15

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