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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,302.38, 37,916.67 and 14,230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,302.38, 37,916.67 and 14,230.70 is: 21,325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,302.38 : 37,916.67 = 14,230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,302.38/37,916.67 = 14,230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,302.38x = 37,916.67 × 14,230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,302.38x = 539,580,535.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,580,535.03/25,302.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,325.28

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