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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,151.80, 37,727.70 and 14,621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,151.80, 37,727.70 and 14,621.80 is: 21,932.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,151.80 : 37,727.70 = 14,621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,151.80/37,727.70 = 14,621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,151.80x = 37,727.70 × 14,621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,151.80x = 551,646,883.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,646,883.86/25,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,932.70

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