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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,331.70, 37,997.55 and 14,963.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,331.70, 37,997.55 and 14,963.70 is: 22,445.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,331.70 : 37,997.55 = 14,963.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,331.70/37,997.55 = 14,963.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,331.70x = 37,997.55 × 14,963.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,331.70x = 568,583,938.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,583,938.94/25,331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,445.55

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