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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,494.85, 38,209.83 and 14,407.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,494.85, 38,209.83 and 14,407.72 is: 21,593.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,494.85 : 38,209.83 = 14,407.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,494.85/38,209.83 = 14,407.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,494.85x = 38,209.83 × 14,407.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,494.85x = 550,516,597.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,516,597.26/25,494.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,593.25

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