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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,284.70, 37,921.38 and 14,196.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,284.70, 37,921.38 and 14,196.34 is: 21,291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,284.70 : 37,921.38 = 14,196.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,284.70/37,921.38 = 14,196.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,284.70x = 37,921.38 × 14,196.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,284.70x = 538,344,803.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,344,803.75/25,284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,291.33

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