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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,141.74, 37,728.52 and 14,055.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,141.74, 37,728.52 and 14,055.72 is: 21,092.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,141.74 : 37,728.52 = 14,055.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,141.74/37,728.52 = 14,055.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,141.74x = 37,728.52 × 14,055.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,141.74x = 530,301,513.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,301,513.13/25,141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,092.47

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