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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,174.37, 37,739.68 and 14,764.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,174.37, 37,739.68 and 14,764.25 is: 22,133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,174.37 : 37,739.68 = 14,764.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,174.37/37,739.68 = 14,764.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,174.37x = 37,739.68 × 14,764.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,174.37x = 557,198,070.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,198,070.44/25,174.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,133.55

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