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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,498.36, 38,215.08 and 14,411.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,498.36, 38,215.08 and 14,411.23 is: 21,598.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,498.36 : 38,215.08 = 14,411.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,498.36/38,215.08 = 14,411.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,498.36x = 38,215.08 × 14,411.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,498.36x = 550,726,307.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,726,307.35/25,498.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,598.50

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