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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,652.08, 38,483.52 and 14,563.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,652.08, 38,483.52 and 14,563.90 is: 21,848.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,652.08 : 38,483.52 = 14,563.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,652.08/38,483.52 = 14,563.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,652.08x = 38,483.52 × 14,563.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,652.08x = 560,470,136.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,470,136.93/25,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,848.92

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