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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,174.11, 37,709.32 and 14,760.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,174.11, 37,709.32 and 14,760.75 is: 22,110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,174.11 : 37,709.32 = 14,760.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,174.11/37,709.32 = 14,760.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,174.11x = 37,709.32 × 14,760.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,174.11x = 556,617,845.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,617,845.19/25,174.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,110.73

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