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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524.30, 38,255.22 and 14,407.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524.30, 38,255.22 and 14,407.96 is: 21,594.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524.30 : 38,255.22 = 14,407.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524.30/38,255.22 = 14,407.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524.30x = 38,255.22 × 14,407.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524.30x = 551,179,679.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,179,679.55/25,524.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,594.31

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