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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,609.10, 38,415.45 and 14,521.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,609.10, 38,415.45 and 14,521.10 is: 21,782.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,609.10 : 38,415.45 = 14,521.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,609.10/38,415.45 = 14,521.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,609.10x = 38,415.45 × 14,521.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,609.10x = 557,834,591.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,834,591.00/25,609.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,782.67

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