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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,279.98, 37,908.27 and 14,753.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,279.98, 37,908.27 and 14,753.07 is: 22,122.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,279.98 : 37,908.27 = 14,753.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,279.98/37,908.27 = 14,753.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,279.98x = 37,908.27 × 14,753.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,279.98x = 559,263,360.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,263,360.89/25,279.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,122.78

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