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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,662.46, 38,506.46 and 14,410.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,662.46, 38,506.46 and 14,410.82 is: 21,623.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,662.46 : 38,506.46 = 14,410.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,662.46/38,506.46 = 14,410.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,662.46x = 38,506.46 × 14,410.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,662.46x = 554,909,663.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,909,663.90/25,662.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,623.40

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