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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,282.63, 37,912.22 and 14,755.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,282.63, 37,912.22 and 14,755.69 is: 22,126.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,282.63 : 37,912.22 = 14,755.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,282.63/37,912.22 = 14,755.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,282.63x = 37,912.22 × 14,755.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,282.63x = 559,420,796.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,420,796.97/25,282.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,126.69

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