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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,536.46, 38,256.39 and 14,451.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,536.46, 38,256.39 and 14,451.10 is: 21,649.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,536.46 : 38,256.39 = 14,451.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,536.46/38,256.39 = 14,451.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,536.46x = 38,256.39 × 14,451.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,536.46x = 552,846,845.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,846,845.27/25,536.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,649.32

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