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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,168.51, 37,693.63 and 14,787.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,168.51, 37,693.63 and 14,787.55 is: 22,146.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,168.51 : 37,693.63 = 14,787.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,168.51/37,693.63 = 14,787.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,168.51x = 37,693.63 × 14,787.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,168.51x = 557,396,438.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,396,438.31/25,168.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,146.58

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