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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,470.06, 38,242.58 and 14,247.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,470.06, 38,242.58 and 14,247.39 is: 21,392.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,470.06 : 38,242.58 = 14,247.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,470.06/38,242.58 = 14,247.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,470.06x = 38,242.58 × 14,247.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,470.06x = 544,857,104.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,857,104.18/25,470.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,392.06

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