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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.45, 38,266.85 and 14,417.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.45, 38,266.85 and 14,417.48 is: 21,598.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.45 : 38,266.85 = 14,417.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.45/38,266.85 = 14,417.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.45x = 38,266.85 × 14,417.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.45x = 551,711,281.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,711,281.12/25,544.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,598.09

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