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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,501.10, 38,219.34 and 14,414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,501.10, 38,219.34 and 14,414 is: 21,602.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,501.10 : 38,219.34 = 14,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,501.10/38,219.34 = 14,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,501.10x = 38,219.34 × 14,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,501.10x = 550,893,566.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,893,566.76/25,501.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,602.74

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