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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,115.98, 37,710.96 and 14,044.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,115.98, 37,710.96 and 14,044.36 is: 21,087.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,115.98 : 37,710.96 = 14,044.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,115.98/37,710.96 = 14,044.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,115.98x = 37,710.96 × 14,044.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,115.98x = 529,626,298.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,626,298.19/25,115.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,087.22

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