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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,139.62, 37,725.33 and 14,053.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,139.62, 37,725.33 and 14,053.59 is: 21,089.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,139.62 : 37,725.33 = 14,053.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,139.62/37,725.33 = 14,053.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,139.62x = 37,725.33 × 14,053.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,139.62x = 530,176,061.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,176,061.54/25,139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,089.26

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