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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,265.32, 37,897.98 and 14,179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,265.32, 37,897.98 and 14,179.79 is: 21,269.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,265.32 : 37,897.98 = 14,179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,265.32/37,897.98 = 14,179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,265.32x = 37,897.98 × 14,179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,265.32x = 537,385,359.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,385,359.45/25,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,269.69

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