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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.38, 38,266.76 and 14,417.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.38, 38,266.76 and 14,417.41 is: 21,598.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.38 : 38,266.76 = 14,417.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.38/38,266.76 = 14,417.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.38x = 38,266.76 × 14,417.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.38x = 551,707,568.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,707,568.29/25,544.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,598.00

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