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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,253.39, 37,867.52 and 14,727.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,253.39, 37,867.52 and 14,727.03 is: 22,083.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,253.39 : 37,867.52 = 14,727.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,253.39/37,867.52 = 14,727.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,253.39x = 37,867.52 × 14,727.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,253.39x = 557,676,029.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,676,029.43/25,253.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,083.22

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