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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,172.11, 37,706.32 and 14,758.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,172.11, 37,706.32 and 14,758.75 is: 22,107.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,172.11 : 37,706.32 = 14,758.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,172.11/37,706.32 = 14,758.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,172.11x = 37,706.32 × 14,758.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,172.11x = 556,498,150.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,498,150.30/25,172.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,107.73

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