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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.68, 37,914.84 and 14,175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.68, 37,914.84 and 14,175.60 is: 21,265.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.68 : 37,914.84 = 14,175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.68/37,914.84 = 14,175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.68x = 37,914.84 × 14,175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.68x = 537,465,605.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,465,605.90/25,273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,265.82

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