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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,168.24, 37,753.44 and 14,065.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,168.24, 37,753.44 and 14,065.84 is: 21,099.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,168.24 : 37,753.44 = 14,065.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,168.24/37,753.44 = 14,065.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,168.24x = 37,753.44 × 14,065.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,168.24x = 531,033,846.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,033,846.49/25,168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,099.36

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