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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,497.85, 38,214.32 and 14,410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,497.85, 38,214.32 and 14,410.72 is: 21,597.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,497.85 : 38,214.32 = 14,410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,497.85/38,214.32 = 14,410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,497.85x = 38,214.32 × 14,410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,497.85x = 550,695,865.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,695,865.51/25,497.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,597.74

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