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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,542.54, 38,335.68 and 14,460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,542.54, 38,335.68 and 14,460.12 is: 21,702.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,542.54 : 38,335.68 = 14,460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,542.54/38,335.68 = 14,460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,542.54x = 38,335.68 × 14,460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,542.54x = 554,338,533.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,338,533.08/25,542.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,702.56

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