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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,127.72, 37,691.71 and 14,732.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,127.72, 37,691.71 and 14,732.18 is: 22,098.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,127.72 : 37,691.71 = 14,732.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,127.72/37,691.71 = 14,732.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,127.72x = 37,691.71 × 14,732.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,127.72x = 555,281,056.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,281,056.23/25,127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,098.35

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