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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,285.52, 37,916.54 and 14,758.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,285.52, 37,916.54 and 14,758.58 is: 22,131.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,285.52 : 37,916.54 = 14,758.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,285.52/37,916.54 = 14,758.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,285.52x = 37,916.54 × 14,758.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,285.52x = 559,594,025.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,594,025.54/25,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,131.01

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