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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,285.64, 37,916.72 and 14,758.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,285.64, 37,916.72 and 14,758.70 is: 22,131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,285.64 : 37,916.72 = 14,758.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,285.64/37,916.72 = 14,758.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,285.64x = 37,916.72 × 14,758.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,285.64x = 559,601,495.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,601,495.46/25,285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,131.20

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