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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,333.16, 37,996.10 and 14,808.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,333.16, 37,996.10 and 14,808.02 is: 22,209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,333.16 : 37,996.10 = 14,808.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,333.16/37,996.10 = 14,808.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,333.16x = 37,996.10 × 14,808.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,333.16x = 562,646,934.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,646,934.68/25,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,209.90

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