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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,738.53, 38,581.36 and 14,621.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,738.53, 38,581.36 and 14,621.48 is: 21,917.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,738.53 : 38,581.36 = 14,621.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,738.53/38,581.36 = 14,621.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,738.53x = 38,581.36 × 14,621.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,738.53x = 564,116,643.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,116,643.51/25,738.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,917.21

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