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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,262.38, 37,895.51 and 14,733.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,262.38, 37,895.51 and 14,733.46 is: 22,101.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,262.38 : 37,895.51 = 14,733.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,262.38/37,895.51 = 14,733.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,262.38x = 37,895.51 × 14,733.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,262.38x = 558,332,064.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,332,064.97/25,262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,101.32

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