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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,267.28, 37,887.96 and 14,740.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,267.28, 37,887.96 and 14,740.64 is: 22,103.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,267.28 : 37,887.96 = 14,740.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,267.28/37,887.96 = 14,740.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,267.28x = 37,887.96 × 14,740.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,267.28x = 558,492,778.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,492,778.69/25,267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,103.40

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