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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,237.51, 37,854.34 and 14,213.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,237.51, 37,854.34 and 14,213.21 is: 21,318.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,237.51 : 37,854.34 = 14,213.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,237.51/37,854.34 = 14,213.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,237.51x = 37,854.34 × 14,213.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,237.51x = 538,031,459.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,031,459.03/25,237.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,318.72

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