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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,291.62, 37,956.57 and 14,207.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,291.62, 37,956.57 and 14,207.63 is: 21,322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,291.62 : 37,956.57 = 14,207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,291.62/37,956.57 = 14,207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,291.62x = 37,956.57 × 14,207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,291.62x = 539,272,992.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,272,992.95/25,291.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,322.20

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