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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,604.52, 38,373.30 and 14,516.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,604.52, 38,373.30 and 14,516.16 is: 21,755.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,604.52 : 38,373.30 = 14,516.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,604.52/38,373.30 = 14,516.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,604.52x = 38,373.30 × 14,516.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,604.52x = 557,032,962.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,032,962.53/25,604.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,755.26

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