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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,256.65, 37,836.48 and 14,129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,256.65, 37,836.48 and 14,129.62 is: 21,167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,256.65 : 37,836.48 = 14,129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,256.65/37,836.48 = 14,129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,256.65x = 37,836.48 × 14,129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,256.65x = 534,615,084.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,615,084.54/25,256.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,167.30

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