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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,267.48, 37,862.34 and 14,867.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,267.48, 37,862.34 and 14,867.80 is: 22,278.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,267.48 : 37,862.34 = 14,867.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,267.48/37,862.34 = 14,867.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,267.48x = 37,862.34 × 14,867.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,267.48x = 562,929,698.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,929,698.65/25,267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,278.82

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