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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,465.92, 38,198.78 and 14,367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,465.92, 38,198.78 and 14,367.56 is: 21,551.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,465.92 : 38,198.78 = 14,367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,465.92/38,198.78 = 14,367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,465.92x = 38,198.78 × 14,367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,465.92x = 548,823,263.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,823,263.58/25,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,551.28

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