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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,316.78, 37,975.05 and 14,066.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,316.78, 37,975.05 and 14,066.82 is: 21,100.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,316.78 : 37,975.05 = 14,066.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,316.78/37,975.05 = 14,066.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,316.78x = 37,975.05 × 14,066.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,316.78x = 534,188,192.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,188,192.84/25,316.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,100.17

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