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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,332.41, 37,994.97 and 14,807.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,332.41, 37,994.97 and 14,807.27 is: 22,208.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332.41 : 37,994.97 = 14,807.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332.41/37,994.97 = 14,807.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332.41x = 37,994.97 × 14,807.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332.41x = 562,601,779.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,601,779.43/25,332.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,208.77

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