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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,168.58, 37,731.28 and 14,066.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,168.58, 37,731.28 and 14,066.18 is: 21,087.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,168.58 : 37,731.28 = 14,066.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,168.58/37,731.28 = 14,066.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,168.58x = 37,731.28 × 14,066.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,168.58x = 530,734,976.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,734,976.11/25,168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,087.20

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