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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,333.20, 37,999.80 and 14,835.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,333.20, 37,999.80 and 14,835.60 is: 22,253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,333.20 : 37,999.80 = 14,835.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,333.20/37,999.80 = 14,835.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,333.20x = 37,999.80 × 14,835.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,333.20x = 563,749,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,749,832.88/25,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,253.40

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