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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,160.94, 37,757.25 and 14,074.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,160.94, 37,757.25 and 14,074.83 is: 21,121.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,160.94 : 37,757.25 = 14,074.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,160.94/37,757.25 = 14,074.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,160.94x = 37,757.25 × 14,074.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,160.94x = 531,426,875.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,426,875.02/25,160.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,121.11

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