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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,708.08, 38,562.11 and 14,464.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,708.08, 38,562.11 and 14,464.17 is: 21,696.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,708.08 : 38,562.11 = 14,464.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,708.08/38,562.11 = 14,464.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,708.08x = 38,562.11 × 14,464.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,708.08x = 557,768,842.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,768,842.28/25,708.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,696.25

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