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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,264.38, 37,898.51 and 14,735.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,264.38, 37,898.51 and 14,735.46 is: 22,104.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,264.38 : 37,898.51 = 14,735.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,264.38/37,898.51 = 14,735.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,264.38x = 37,898.51 × 14,735.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,264.38x = 558,451,978.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,451,978.16/25,264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,104.32

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