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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,229.79, 37,794.87 and 14,673.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,229.79, 37,794.87 and 14,673.26 is: 21,980.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,229.79 : 37,794.87 = 14,673.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,229.79/37,794.87 = 14,673.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,229.79x = 37,794.87 × 14,673.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,229.79x = 554,574,048.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,574,048.66/25,229.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,980.92

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