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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524.74, 38,206.31 and 14,398.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524.74, 38,206.31 and 14,398.38 is: 21,551.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524.74 : 38,206.31 = 14,398.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524.74/38,206.31 = 14,398.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524.74x = 38,206.31 × 14,398.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524.74x = 550,108,897.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,108,897.79/25,524.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,551.99

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