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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,331.91, 37,994.22 and 14,806.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,331.91, 37,994.22 and 14,806.77 is: 22,208.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,331.91 : 37,994.22 = 14,806.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,331.91/37,994.22 = 14,806.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,331.91x = 37,994.22 × 14,806.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,331.91x = 562,571,676.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,571,676.87/25,331.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,208.02

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