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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,250.28, 37,862.84 and 14,723.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,250.28, 37,862.84 and 14,723.92 is: 22,078.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,250.28 : 37,862.84 = 14,723.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,250.28/37,862.84 = 14,723.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,250.28x = 37,862.84 × 14,723.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,250.28x = 557,489,427.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,489,427.13/25,250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,078.54

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