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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,060.23, 37,591.38 and 14,037.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,060.23, 37,591.38 and 14,037.17 is: 21,056.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,060.23 : 37,591.38 = 14,037.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,060.23/37,591.38 = 14,037.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,060.23x = 37,591.38 × 14,037.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,060.23x = 527,676,403.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,676,403.64/25,060.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,056.33

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