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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,325.78, 37,976.75 and 14,798.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,325.78, 37,976.75 and 14,798.84 is: 22,191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,325.78 : 37,976.75 = 14,798.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,325.78/37,976.75 = 14,798.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,325.78x = 37,976.75 × 14,798.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,325.78x = 562,011,965.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,011,965.79/25,325.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,191.30

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