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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,286.39, 37,917.85 and 14,759.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,286.39, 37,917.85 and 14,759.45 is: 22,132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,286.39 : 37,917.85 = 14,759.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,286.39/37,917.85 = 14,759.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,286.39x = 37,917.85 × 14,759.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,286.39x = 559,646,574.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,646,574.28/25,286.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,132.32

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