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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,614.45, 38,419.52 and 14,486.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,614.45, 38,419.52 and 14,486.13 is: 21,727.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,614.45 : 38,419.52 = 14,486.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,614.45/38,419.52 = 14,486.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,614.45x = 38,419.52 × 14,486.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,614.45x = 556,550,088.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,550,088.83/25,614.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,727.97

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