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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,221.72, 37,790.97 and 14,662.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,221.72, 37,790.97 and 14,662.11 is: 21,968.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,221.72 : 37,790.97 = 14,662.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,221.72/37,790.97 = 14,662.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,221.72x = 37,790.97 × 14,662.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,221.72x = 554,095,359.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,095,359.15/25,221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,968.98

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