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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,546.54, 38,341.68 and 14,464.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,546.54, 38,341.68 and 14,464.12 is: 21,708.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,546.54 : 38,341.68 = 14,464.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,546.54/38,341.68 = 14,464.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,546.54x = 38,341.68 × 14,464.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,546.54x = 554,578,660.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,578,660.52/25,546.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,708.56

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