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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,159.56, 37,722.81 and 14,067.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,159.56, 37,722.81 and 14,067.42 is: 21,091.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,159.56 : 37,722.81 = 14,067.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,159.56/37,722.81 = 14,067.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,159.56x = 37,722.81 × 14,067.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,159.56x = 530,662,611.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,662,611.85/25,159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,091.89

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