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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,171.62, 37,755.45 and 14,634.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,171.62, 37,755.45 and 14,634.92 is: 21,951.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,171.62 : 37,755.45 = 14,634.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,171.62/37,755.45 = 14,634.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,171.62x = 37,755.45 × 14,634.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,171.62x = 552,547,953.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,547,953.73/25,171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,951.23

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