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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,363.20, 37,996.36 and 14,236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,363.20, 37,996.36 and 14,236.16 is: 21,327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,363.20 : 37,996.36 = 14,236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,363.20/37,996.36 = 14,236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,363.20x = 37,996.36 × 14,236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,363.20x = 540,922,260.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,922,260.38/25,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,327.05

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