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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,147.26, 37,661.76 and 14,766.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,147.26, 37,661.76 and 14,766.30 is: 22,114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,147.26 : 37,661.76 = 14,766.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,147.26/37,661.76 = 14,766.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,147.26x = 37,661.76 × 14,766.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,147.26x = 556,124,846.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,124,846.69/25,147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,114.73

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