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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,259.70, 37,809.54 and 14,132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,259.70, 37,809.54 and 14,132.76 is: 21,154.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,259.70 : 37,809.54 = 14,132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,259.70/37,809.54 = 14,132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,259.70x = 37,809.54 × 14,132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,259.70x = 534,353,154.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,353,154.53/25,259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,154.37

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