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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,354.14, 37,982.34 and 14,226.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,354.14, 37,982.34 and 14,226.90 is: 21,312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,354.14 : 37,982.34 = 14,226.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,354.14/37,982.34 = 14,226.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,354.14x = 37,982.34 × 14,226.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,354.14x = 540,370,952.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,370,952.95/25,354.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,312.93

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