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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,138.62, 37,723.83 and 14,052.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,138.62, 37,723.83 and 14,052.59 is: 21,087.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,138.62 : 37,723.83 = 14,052.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,138.62/37,723.83 = 14,052.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,138.62x = 37,723.83 × 14,052.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,138.62x = 530,117,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,117,257.34/25,138.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,087.76

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