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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,171.92, 37,762.92 and 14,094.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,171.92, 37,762.92 and 14,094.36 is: 21,144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,171.92 : 37,762.92 = 14,094.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,171.92/37,762.92 = 14,094.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,171.92x = 37,762.92 × 14,094.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,171.92x = 532,244,189.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,244,189.13/25,171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,144.36

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