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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,161.52, 37,717.44 and 14,077.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,161.52, 37,717.44 and 14,077.60 is: 21,102.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,161.52 : 37,717.44 = 14,077.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,161.52/37,717.44 = 14,077.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,161.52x = 37,717.44 × 14,077.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,161.52x = 530,971,033.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,971,033.34/25,161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,102.50

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