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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,464.92, 38,197.28 and 14,366.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,464.92, 38,197.28 and 14,366.56 is: 21,549.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,464.92 : 38,197.28 = 14,366.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,464.92/38,197.28 = 14,366.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,464.92x = 38,197.28 × 14,366.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,464.92x = 548,763,514.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,763,514.96/25,464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,549.78

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