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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,141.65, 37,728.38 and 14,055.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,141.65, 37,728.38 and 14,055.61 is: 21,092.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,141.65 : 37,728.38 = 14,055.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,141.65/37,728.38 = 14,055.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,141.65x = 37,728.38 × 14,055.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,141.65x = 530,295,397.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,295,397.99/25,141.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,092.31

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