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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,460.66, 38,190.92 and 14,362.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,460.66, 38,190.92 and 14,362.31 is: 21,543.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,460.66 : 38,190.92 = 14,362.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,460.66/38,190.92 = 14,362.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,460.66x = 38,190.92 × 14,362.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,460.66x = 548,509,868.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,509,868.13/25,460.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,543.43

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