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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,176.82, 37,748.67 and 14,084.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,176.82, 37,748.67 and 14,084.68 is: 21,117.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,176.82 : 37,748.67 = 14,084.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,176.82/37,748.67 = 14,084.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,176.82x = 37,748.67 × 14,084.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,176.82x = 531,677,937.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,677,937.38/25,176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,117.76

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