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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,272.24, 37,835.01 and 14,710.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,272.24, 37,835.01 and 14,710.07 is: 22,022.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,272.24 : 37,835.01 = 14,710.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,272.24/37,835.01 = 14,710.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,272.24x = 37,835.01 × 14,710.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,272.24x = 556,555,645.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,555,645.55/25,272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,022.41

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