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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,189.36, 37,732.20 and 14,776

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,189.36, 37,732.20 and 14,776 is: 22,133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,189.36 : 37,732.20 = 14,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,189.36/37,732.20 = 14,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,189.36x = 37,732.20 × 14,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,189.36x = 557,530,987.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,530,987.20/25,189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,133.59

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