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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,271.79, 37,834.26 and 14,709.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,271.79, 37,834.26 and 14,709.57 is: 22,021.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,271.79 : 37,834.26 = 14,709.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,271.79/37,834.26 = 14,709.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,271.79x = 37,834.26 × 14,709.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,271.79x = 556,525,695.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,525,695.87/25,271.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,021.62

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