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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,295.76, 37,931.82 and 14,768.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,295.76, 37,931.82 and 14,768.82 is: 22,146.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,295.76 : 37,931.82 = 14,768.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,295.76/37,931.82 = 14,768.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,295.76x = 37,931.82 × 14,768.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,295.76x = 560,208,221.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,208,221.85/25,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,146.33

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