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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,317.83, 37,967.95 and 14,090.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,317.83, 37,967.95 and 14,090.30 is: 21,130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,317.83 : 37,967.95 = 14,090.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,317.83/37,967.95 = 14,090.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,317.83x = 37,967.95 × 14,090.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,317.83x = 534,979,735.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,979,735.43/25,317.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,130.55

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