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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,237.78, 34,826.07 and 14,628.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,237.78, 34,826.07 and 14,628.22 is: 20,185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,237.78 : 34,826.07 = 14,628.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,237.78/34,826.07 = 14,628.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,237.78x = 34,826.07 × 14,628.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,237.78x = 509,443,413.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,443,413.70/25,237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,185.75

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