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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,462.60, 38,144.46 and 14,335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,462.60, 38,144.46 and 14,335.48 is: 21,475.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,462.60 : 38,144.46 = 14,335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,462.60/38,144.46 = 14,335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,462.60x = 38,144.46 × 14,335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,462.60x = 546,819,143.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,819,143.44/25,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,475.39

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