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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,171.87, 37,755.83 and 14,635.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,171.87, 37,755.83 and 14,635.17 is: 21,951.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,171.87 : 37,755.83 = 14,635.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,171.87/37,755.83 = 14,635.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,171.87x = 37,755.83 × 14,635.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,171.87x = 552,562,917.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,562,917.37/25,171.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,951.61

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