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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,179.92, 37,774.92 and 14,102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,179.92, 37,774.92 and 14,102.36 is: 21,156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,179.92 : 37,774.92 = 14,102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,179.92/37,774.92 = 14,102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,179.92x = 37,774.92 × 14,102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,179.92x = 532,715,520.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,715,520.81/25,179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,156.36

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