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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,308.87, 37,926.38 and 14,237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,308.87, 37,926.38 and 14,237.18 is: 21,335.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,308.87 : 37,926.38 = 14,237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,308.87/37,926.38 = 14,237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,308.87x = 37,926.38 × 14,237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,308.87x = 539,964,698.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,964,698.81/25,308.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,335.00

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