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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,213.12, 37,806.96 and 14,686.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,213.12, 37,806.96 and 14,686.56 is: 22,022.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,213.12 : 37,806.96 = 14,686.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,213.12/37,806.96 = 14,686.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,213.12x = 37,806.96 × 14,686.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,213.12x = 555,254,186.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,254,186.46/25,213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,022.43

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