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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,003.63, 37,519.31 and 14,983.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,003.63, 37,519.31 and 14,983.77 is: 22,483.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,003.63 : 37,519.31 = 14,983.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,003.63/37,519.31 = 14,983.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,003.63x = 37,519.31 × 14,983.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,003.63x = 562,180,711.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,180,711.60/25,003.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,483.96

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