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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,314.76, 37,960.32 and 14,787.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,314.76, 37,960.32 and 14,787.82 is: 22,174.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,314.76 : 37,960.32 = 14,787.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,314.76/37,960.32 = 14,787.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,314.76x = 37,960.32 × 14,787.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,314.76x = 561,350,379.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,350,379.30/25,314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,174.83

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