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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,316.64, 37,917.90 and 14,770.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,316.64, 37,917.90 and 14,770.89 is: 22,123.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,316.64 : 37,917.90 = 14,770.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,316.64/37,917.90 = 14,770.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,316.64x = 37,917.90 × 14,770.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,316.64x = 560,081,129.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,081,129.93/25,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,123.04

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