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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,319.28, 37,905.12 and 14,757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,319.28, 37,905.12 and 14,757 is: 22,092.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,319.28 : 37,905.12 = 14,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,319.28/37,905.12 = 14,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,319.28x = 37,905.12 × 14,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,319.28x = 559,365,855.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,365,855.84/25,319.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,092.49

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