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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,280.73, 37,909.40 and 14,753.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,280.73, 37,909.40 and 14,753.81 is: 22,123.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,280.73 : 37,909.40 = 14,753.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,280.73/37,909.40 = 14,753.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,280.73x = 37,909.40 × 14,753.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,280.73x = 559,308,105.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,308,105.82/25,280.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,123.89

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