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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,322.46, 37,934.90 and 14,195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,322.46, 37,934.90 and 14,195.36 is: 21,265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,322.46 : 37,934.90 = 14,195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,322.46/37,934.90 = 14,195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,322.46x = 37,934.90 × 14,195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,322.46x = 538,499,562.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,499,562.06/25,322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,265.69

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