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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,218.28, 37,788.72 and 14,691.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,218.28, 37,788.72 and 14,691.52 is: 22,014.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,218.28 : 37,788.72 = 14,691.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,218.28/37,788.72 = 14,691.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,218.28x = 37,788.72 × 14,691.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,218.28x = 555,173,735.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,173,735.65/25,218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,014.73

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