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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,142.63, 37,729.83 and 14,056.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,142.63, 37,729.83 and 14,056.59 is: 21,093.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,142.63 : 37,729.83 = 14,056.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,142.63/37,729.83 = 14,056.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,142.63x = 37,729.83 × 14,056.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,142.63x = 530,352,751.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,352,751.08/25,142.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,093.77

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