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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,211.66, 37,804.57 and 14,115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,211.66, 37,804.57 and 14,115.36 is: 21,165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,211.66 : 37,804.57 = 14,115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,211.66/37,804.57 = 14,115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,211.66x = 37,804.57 × 14,115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,211.66x = 533,625,301.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,625,301.07/25,211.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,165.82

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