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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,265.44, 37,914.56 and 11,414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,265.44, 37,914.56 and 11,414.56 is: 17,129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,265.44 : 37,914.56 = 11,414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,265.44/37,914.56 = 11,414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,265.44x = 37,914.56 × 11,414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,265.44x = 432,778,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,778,019.99/25,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,129.25

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