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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.28, 37,886.46 and 14,739.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.28, 37,886.46 and 14,739.64 is: 22,101.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.28 : 37,886.46 = 14,739.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.28/37,886.46 = 14,739.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.28x = 37,886.46 × 14,739.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.28x = 558,432,781.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,432,781.27/25,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,101.90

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