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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,467.15, 38,200.67 and 14,368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,467.15, 38,200.67 and 14,368.80 is: 21,553.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,467.15 : 38,200.67 = 14,368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,467.15/38,200.67 = 14,368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,467.15x = 38,200.67 × 14,368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,467.15x = 548,897,524.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,897,524.25/25,467.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,553.16

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