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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,177.57, 37,749.80 and 14,085.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,177.57, 37,749.80 and 14,085.43 is: 21,118.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,177.57 : 37,749.80 = 14,085.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,177.57/37,749.80 = 14,085.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,177.57x = 37,749.80 × 14,085.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,177.57x = 531,722,094.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,722,094.99/25,177.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,118.88

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