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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,263.90, 37,847.34 and 14,136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,263.90, 37,847.34 and 14,136.84 is: 21,178.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,263.90 : 37,847.34 = 14,136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,263.90/37,847.34 = 14,136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,263.90x = 37,847.34 × 14,136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,263.90x = 535,041,790.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,041,790.01/25,263.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,178.12

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