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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,197.68, 37,829.73 and 14,677.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,197.68, 37,829.73 and 14,677.40 is: 22,035.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,197.68 : 37,829.73 = 14,677.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,197.68/37,829.73 = 14,677.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,197.68x = 37,829.73 × 14,677.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,197.68x = 555,242,228.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,242,228.72/25,197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,035.45

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