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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,278.60, 37,946.70 and 14,896.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,278.60, 37,946.70 and 14,896.20 is: 22,361.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,278.60 : 37,946.70 = 14,896.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,278.60/37,946.70 = 14,896.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,278.60x = 37,946.70 × 14,896.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,278.60x = 565,261,632.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,261,632.54/25,278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,361.27

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