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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,247.26, 37,858.32 and 14,720.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,247.26, 37,858.32 and 14,720.92 is: 22,074.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,247.26 : 37,858.32 = 14,720.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,247.26/37,858.32 = 14,720.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,247.26x = 37,858.32 × 14,720.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,247.26x = 557,309,300.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,309,300.05/25,247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,074.05

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