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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,176.07, 37,747.54 and 14,083.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,176.07, 37,747.54 and 14,083.93 is: 21,116.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,176.07 : 37,747.54 = 14,083.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,176.07/37,747.54 = 14,083.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,176.07x = 37,747.54 × 14,083.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,176.07x = 531,633,711.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,633,711.03/25,176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,116.63

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