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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,546.44, 38,269.84 and 14,419.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,546.44, 38,269.84 and 14,419.48 is: 21,601.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,546.44 : 38,269.84 = 14,419.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,546.44/38,269.84 = 14,419.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,546.44x = 38,269.84 × 14,419.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,546.44x = 551,831,192.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,831,192.48/25,546.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,601.10

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