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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,187.76, 37,764.56 and 14,102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,187.76, 37,764.56 and 14,102.08 is: 21,143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,187.76 : 37,764.56 = 14,102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,187.76/37,764.56 = 14,102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,187.76x = 37,764.56 × 14,102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,187.76x = 532,558,846.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,558,846.28/25,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,143.56

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