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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,265.28, 37,884.96 and 14,738.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,265.28, 37,884.96 and 14,738.64 is: 22,100.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,265.28 : 37,884.96 = 14,738.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,265.28/37,884.96 = 14,738.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,265.28x = 37,884.96 × 14,738.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,265.28x = 558,372,786.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,372,786.85/25,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,100.40

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