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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,675.38, 38,481.24 and 14,548.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,675.38, 38,481.24 and 14,548.33 is: 21,804.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,675.38 : 38,481.24 = 14,548.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,675.38/38,481.24 = 14,548.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,675.38x = 38,481.24 × 14,548.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,675.38x = 559,837,778.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,837,778.33/25,675.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,804.46

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