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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,545.20, 38,267.97 and 14,418.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,545.20, 38,267.97 and 14,418.23 is: 21,599.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,545.20 : 38,267.97 = 14,418.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,545.20/38,267.97 = 14,418.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,545.20x = 38,267.97 × 14,418.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,545.20x = 551,756,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,756,201.75/25,545.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,599.22

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