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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,651.08, 38,482.02 and 14,562.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,651.08, 38,482.02 and 14,562.90 is: 21,847.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,651.08 : 38,482.02 = 14,562.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,651.08/38,482.02 = 14,562.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,651.08x = 38,482.02 × 14,562.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,651.08x = 560,409,809.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,409,809.06/25,651.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,847.42

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