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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,514.55, 38,271.84 and 13,901.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,514.55, 38,271.84 and 13,901.58 is: 20,852.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,514.55 : 38,271.84 = 13,901.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,514.55/38,271.84 = 13,901.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,514.55x = 38,271.84 × 13,901.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,514.55x = 532,039,045.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,039,045.51/25,514.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,852.38

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