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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,123.14, 37,651.70 and 14,035.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,123.14, 37,651.70 and 14,035.05 is: 21,034.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,123.14 : 37,651.70 = 14,035.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,123.14/37,651.70 = 14,035.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,123.14x = 37,651.70 × 14,035.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,123.14x = 528,443,527.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,443,527.17/25,123.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,034.14

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