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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,122.78, 37,634.91 and 14,570.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,122.78, 37,634.91 and 14,570.64 is: 21,827.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,122.78 : 37,634.91 = 14,570.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,122.78/37,634.91 = 14,570.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,122.78x = 37,634.91 × 14,570.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,122.78x = 548,364,652.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,364,652.19/25,122.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,827.39

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