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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,263.54, 37,846.80 and 14,136.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,263.54, 37,846.80 and 14,136.51 is: 21,177.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,263.54 : 37,846.80 = 14,136.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,263.54/37,846.80 = 14,136.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,263.54x = 37,846.80 × 14,136.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,263.54x = 535,021,666.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,021,666.67/25,263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,177.62

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