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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,251.32, 37,803.61 and 14,689.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,251.32, 37,803.61 and 14,689.12 is: 21,991.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,251.32 : 37,803.61 = 14,689.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,251.32/37,803.61 = 14,689.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,251.32x = 37,803.61 × 14,689.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,251.32x = 555,301,763.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,301,763.72/25,251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,991.00

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