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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,312.76, 37,957.32 and 14,785.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,312.76, 37,957.32 and 14,785.82 is: 22,171.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,312.76 : 37,957.32 = 14,785.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,312.76/37,957.32 = 14,785.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,312.76x = 37,957.32 × 14,785.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,312.76x = 561,230,101.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,230,101.20/25,312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,171.83

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