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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,237.56, 37,862.22 and 14,151.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,237.56, 37,862.22 and 14,151.90 is: 21,231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,237.56 : 37,862.22 = 14,151.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,237.56/37,862.22 = 14,151.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,237.56x = 37,862.22 × 14,151.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,237.56x = 535,822,351.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,822,351.22/25,237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,231.15

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