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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,324.98, 37,994.06 and 14,803.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,324.98, 37,994.06 and 14,803.98 is: 22,209.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,324.98 : 37,994.06 = 14,803.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,324.98/37,994.06 = 14,803.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,324.98x = 37,994.06 × 14,803.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,324.98x = 562,463,304.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,463,304.36/25,324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,209.82

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