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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,101.63, 37,601.18 and 14,014.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,101.63, 37,601.18 and 14,014.22 is: 20,992.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,101.63 : 37,601.18 = 14,014.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,101.63/37,601.18 = 14,014.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,101.63x = 37,601.18 × 14,014.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,101.63x = 526,951,003.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,951,003.26/25,101.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,992.70

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