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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,002.83, 37,511.53 and 14,607.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,002.83, 37,511.53 and 14,607.29 is: 21,915.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,002.83 : 37,511.53 = 14,607.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,002.83/37,511.53 = 14,607.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,002.83x = 37,511.53 × 14,607.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,002.83x = 547,941,854.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,941,854.31/25,002.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,915.19

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