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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,564.33, 38,363.19 and 14,492.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,564.33, 38,363.19 and 14,492.62 is: 21,748.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,564.33 : 38,363.19 = 14,492.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,564.33/38,363.19 = 14,492.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,564.33x = 38,363.19 × 14,492.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,564.33x = 555,983,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,983,134.66/25,564.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,748.39

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