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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,333.22, 37,968.68 and 14,216.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,333.22, 37,968.68 and 14,216.58 is: 21,307.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,333.22 : 37,968.68 = 14,216.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,333.22/37,968.68 = 14,216.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,333.22x = 37,968.68 × 14,216.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,333.22x = 539,784,812.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,784,812.26/25,333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,307.39

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