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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,548.96, 38,273.58 and 14,421.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,548.96, 38,273.58 and 14,421.96 is: 21,604.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,548.96 : 38,273.58 = 14,421.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,548.96/38,273.58 = 14,421.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,548.96x = 38,273.58 × 14,421.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,548.96x = 551,980,039.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,980,039.82/25,548.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,604.79

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