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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,279.90, 37,846.38 and 14,717.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,279.90, 37,846.38 and 14,717.74 is: 22,033.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,279.90 : 37,846.38 = 14,717.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,279.90/37,846.38 = 14,717.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,279.90x = 37,846.38 × 14,717.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,279.90x = 557,013,180.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,013,180.78/25,279.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,033.84

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