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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,187.86, 37,729.92 and 14,774.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,187.86, 37,729.92 and 14,774.50 is: 22,131.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,187.86 : 37,729.92 = 14,774.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,187.86/37,729.92 = 14,774.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,187.86x = 37,729.92 × 14,774.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,187.86x = 557,440,703.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,440,703.04/25,187.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,131.32

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