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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,317.54, 37,927.53 and 14,190.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,317.54, 37,927.53 and 14,190.57 is: 21,258.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,317.54 : 37,927.53 = 14,190.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,317.54/37,927.53 = 14,190.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,317.54x = 37,927.53 × 14,190.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,317.54x = 538,213,269.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,213,269.39/25,317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,258.51

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