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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,256.34, 37,884.51 and 14,146.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,256.34, 37,884.51 and 14,146.38 is: 21,219.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,256.34 : 37,884.51 = 14,146.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,256.34/37,884.51 = 14,146.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,256.34x = 37,884.51 × 14,146.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,256.34x = 535,928,674.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,928,674.57/25,256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,219.57

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