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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,465.54, 38,220.18 and 14,383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,465.54, 38,220.18 and 14,383.12 is: 21,587.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,465.54 : 38,220.18 = 14,383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,465.54/38,220.18 = 14,383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,465.54x = 38,220.18 × 14,383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,465.54x = 549,725,435.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,725,435.36/25,465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,587.03

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