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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,264.26, 37,853.24 and 14,164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,264.26, 37,853.24 and 14,164.02 is: 21,221.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,264.26 : 37,853.24 = 14,164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,264.26/37,853.24 = 14,164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,264.26x = 37,853.24 × 14,164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,264.26x = 536,154,048.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,154,048.42/25,264.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,221.84

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