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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,270.74, 37,832.76 and 14,708.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,270.74, 37,832.76 and 14,708.57 is: 22,020.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,270.74 : 37,832.76 = 14,708.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,270.74/37,832.76 = 14,708.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,270.74x = 37,832.76 × 14,708.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,270.74x = 556,465,609.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,465,609.59/25,270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,020.15

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