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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,216.26, 37,830.32 and 14,130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,216.26, 37,830.32 and 14,130.60 is: 21,199.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,216.26 : 37,830.32 = 14,130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,216.26/37,830.32 = 14,130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,216.26x = 37,830.32 × 14,130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,216.26x = 534,565,133.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,565,133.32/25,216.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,199.22

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