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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,311.07, 37,963.87 and 14,182.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,311.07, 37,963.87 and 14,182.89 is: 21,272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,311.07 : 37,963.87 = 14,182.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,311.07/37,963.87 = 14,182.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,311.07x = 37,963.87 × 14,182.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,311.07x = 538,437,392.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,437,392.18/25,311.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,272.80

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