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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,002.63, 37,517.81 and 14,982.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,002.63, 37,517.81 and 14,982.77 is: 22,482.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,002.63 : 37,517.81 = 14,982.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,002.63/37,517.81 = 14,982.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,002.63x = 37,517.81 × 14,982.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,002.63x = 562,120,737.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,120,737.01/25,002.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,482.46

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