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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,142.15, 37,729.13 and 14,056.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,142.15, 37,729.13 and 14,056.11 is: 21,093.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,142.15 : 37,729.13 = 14,056.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,142.15/37,729.13 = 14,056.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,142.15x = 37,729.13 × 14,056.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,142.15x = 530,324,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,324,801.48/25,142.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,093.06

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