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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,541.95, 38,263.10 and 14,414.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,541.95, 38,263.10 and 14,414.98 is: 21,594.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,541.95 : 38,263.10 = 14,414.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,541.95/38,263.10 = 14,414.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,541.95x = 38,263.10 × 14,414.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,541.95x = 551,561,665.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,561,665.96/25,541.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,594.35

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