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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.95, 38,267.60 and 14,417.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.95, 38,267.60 and 14,417.98 is: 21,598.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.95 : 38,267.60 = 14,417.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.95/38,267.60 = 14,417.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.95x = 38,267.60 × 14,417.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.95x = 551,741,491.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,741,491.45/25,544.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,598.85

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