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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,120.98, 37,681.47 and 14,727.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,120.98, 37,681.47 and 14,727.06 is: 22,090.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,120.98 : 37,681.47 = 14,727.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,120.98/37,681.47 = 14,727.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,120.98x = 37,681.47 × 14,727.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,120.98x = 554,937,269.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,937,269.58/25,120.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,090.59

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