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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,145.63, 37,734.33 and 14,059.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,145.63, 37,734.33 and 14,059.59 is: 21,098.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,145.63 : 37,734.33 = 14,059.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,145.63/37,734.33 = 14,059.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,145.63x = 37,734.33 × 14,059.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,145.63x = 530,529,208.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,529,208.72/25,145.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,098.27

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