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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,458.27, 38,187.36 and 14,359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,458.27, 38,187.36 and 14,359.92 is: 21,539.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,458.27 : 38,187.36 = 14,359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,458.27/38,187.36 = 14,359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,458.27x = 38,187.36 × 14,359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,458.27x = 548,367,434.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,367,434.61/25,458.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,539.85

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