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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,255.41, 37,883.12 and 14,017.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,255.41, 37,883.12 and 14,017.65 is: 21,026.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,255.41 : 37,883.12 = 14,017.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,255.41/37,883.12 = 14,017.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,255.41x = 37,883.12 × 14,017.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,255.41x = 531,032,352.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,032,352.11/25,255.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,026.48

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