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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,159.60, 37,739.28 and 14,765.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,159.60, 37,739.28 and 14,765.68 is: 22,148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,159.60 : 37,739.28 = 14,765.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,159.60/37,739.28 = 14,765.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,159.60x = 37,739.28 × 14,765.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,159.60x = 557,246,131.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,246,131.91/25,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,148.45

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