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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,545.54, 38,340.18 and 14,463.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,545.54, 38,340.18 and 14,463.12 is: 21,707.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,545.54 : 38,340.18 = 14,463.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,545.54/38,340.18 = 14,463.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,545.54x = 38,340.18 × 14,463.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,545.54x = 554,518,624.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,518,624.16/25,545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,707.06

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