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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,483.28, 38,192.58 and 14,396.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,483.28, 38,192.58 and 14,396.20 is: 21,576.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,483.28 : 38,192.58 = 14,396.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,483.28/38,192.58 = 14,396.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,483.28x = 38,192.58 × 14,396.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,483.28x = 549,827,924.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,827,924.71/25,483.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,576.03

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