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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,324.89, 37,993.94 and 14,239.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,324.89, 37,993.94 and 14,239.77 is: 21,363.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,324.89 : 37,993.94 = 14,239.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,324.89/37,993.94 = 14,239.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,324.89x = 37,993.94 × 14,239.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,324.89x = 541,024,966.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,024,966.99/25,324.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,363.37

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