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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,293.11, 37,927.98 and 14,766.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,293.11, 37,927.98 and 14,766.21 is: 22,142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,293.11 : 37,927.98 = 14,766.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,293.11/37,927.98 = 14,766.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,293.11x = 37,927.98 × 14,766.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,293.11x = 560,052,517.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,052,517.56/25,293.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,142.50

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