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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,550.96, 38,276.58 and 14,423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,550.96, 38,276.58 and 14,423.96 is: 21,607.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,550.96 : 38,276.58 = 14,423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,550.96/38,276.58 = 14,423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,550.96x = 38,276.58 × 14,423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,550.96x = 552,099,858.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,099,858.86/25,550.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,607.79

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