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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,156.59, 37,718.33 and 14,079.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,156.59, 37,718.33 and 14,079.63 is: 21,110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,156.59 : 37,718.33 = 14,079.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,156.59/37,718.33 = 14,079.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,156.59x = 37,718.33 × 14,079.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,156.59x = 531,060,060.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,060,060.22/25,156.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,110.18

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