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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,097.95, 37,589.13 and 14,541.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,097.95, 37,589.13 and 14,541.76 is: 21,779.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,097.95 : 37,589.13 = 14,541.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,097.95/37,589.13 = 14,541.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,097.95x = 37,589.13 × 14,541.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,097.95x = 546,612,154.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,612,154.06/25,097.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,779.15

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