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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,138.95, 37,706.73 and 14,020.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,138.95, 37,706.73 and 14,020.62 is: 21,029.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,138.95 : 37,706.73 = 14,020.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,138.95/37,706.73 = 14,020.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,138.95x = 37,706.73 × 14,020.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,138.95x = 528,671,732.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,671,732.77/25,138.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,029.98

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