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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,322.73, 37,990.69 and 14,801.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,322.73, 37,990.69 and 14,801.73 is: 22,206.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,322.73 : 37,990.69 = 14,801.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,322.73/37,990.69 = 14,801.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,322.73x = 37,990.69 × 14,801.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,322.73x = 562,327,935.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,327,935.89/25,322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,206.45

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