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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,510.17, 38,232.95 and 14,423.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,510.17, 38,232.95 and 14,423.16 is: 21,616.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,510.17 : 38,232.95 = 14,423.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,510.17/38,232.95 = 14,423.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,510.17x = 38,232.95 × 14,423.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,510.17x = 551,440,026.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,440,026.38/25,510.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,616.47

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