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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,175.61, 37,711.56 and 14,762.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,175.61, 37,711.56 and 14,762.25 is: 22,112.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,175.61 : 37,711.56 = 14,762.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,175.61/37,711.56 = 14,762.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,175.61x = 37,711.56 × 14,762.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,175.61x = 556,707,476.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,707,476.61/25,175.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,112.97

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