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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,145.80, 37,693.90 and 14,057.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,145.80, 37,693.90 and 14,057.80 is: 21,072.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,145.80 : 37,693.90 = 14,057.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,145.80/37,693.90 = 14,057.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,145.80x = 37,693.90 × 14,057.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,145.80x = 529,893,307.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,893,307.42/25,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,072.84

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