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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,261.12, 37,846.28 and 14,867.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,261.12, 37,846.28 and 14,867.20 is: 22,274.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,261.12 : 37,846.28 = 14,867.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,261.12/37,846.28 = 14,867.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,261.12x = 37,846.28 × 14,867.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,261.12x = 562,668,214.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,668,214.02/25,261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,274.08

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