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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,137.74, 37,722.51 and 14,051.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,137.74, 37,722.51 and 14,051.71 is: 21,086.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,137.74 : 37,722.51 = 14,051.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,137.74/37,722.51 = 14,051.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,137.74x = 37,722.51 × 14,051.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,137.74x = 530,065,818.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,065,818.15/25,137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,086.45

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