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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,262.08, 37,864 and 14,173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,262.08, 37,864 and 14,173.76 is: 21,244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,262.08 : 37,864 = 14,173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,262.08/37,864 = 14,173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,262.08x = 37,864 × 14,173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,262.08x = 536,675,248.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,675,248.64/25,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,244.30

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