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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,198.56, 37,798.92 and 14,802.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,198.56, 37,798.92 and 14,802.48 is: 22,204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,198.56 : 37,798.92 = 14,802.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,198.56/37,798.92 = 14,802.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,198.56x = 37,798.92 × 14,802.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,198.56x = 559,517,757.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,517,757.32/25,198.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,204.35

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