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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,283.38, 37,913.34 and 14,756.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,283.38, 37,913.34 and 14,756.44 is: 22,127.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,283.38 : 37,913.34 = 14,756.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,283.38/37,913.34 = 14,756.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,283.38x = 37,913.34 × 14,756.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,283.38x = 559,465,832.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,465,832.13/25,283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,127.81

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