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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,551.96, 38,278.08 and 14,424.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,551.96, 38,278.08 and 14,424.96 is: 21,609.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,551.96 : 38,278.08 = 14,424.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,551.96/38,278.08 = 14,424.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,551.96x = 38,278.08 × 14,424.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,551.96x = 552,159,772.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,159,772.88/25,551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,609.29

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