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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,604.91, 38,397.65 and 14,519.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,604.91, 38,397.65 and 14,519.25 is: 21,773.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,604.91 : 38,397.65 = 14,519.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,604.91/38,397.65 = 14,519.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,604.91x = 38,397.65 × 14,519.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,604.91x = 557,505,007.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,505,007.17/25,604.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,773.36

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