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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,451.49, 38,186.96 and 14,370.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,451.49, 38,186.96 and 14,370.69 is: 21,561.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,451.49 : 38,186.96 = 14,370.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,451.49/38,186.96 = 14,370.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,451.49x = 38,186.96 × 14,370.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,451.49x = 548,772,964.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,772,964.20/25,451.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,561.53

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