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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,159.34, 37,722.45 and 14,082.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,159.34, 37,722.45 and 14,082.38 is: 21,114.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,159.34 : 37,722.45 = 14,082.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,159.34/37,722.45 = 14,082.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,159.34x = 37,722.45 × 14,082.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,159.34x = 531,221,875.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,221,875.43/25,159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,114.30

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