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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,333.41, 37,996.47 and 14,808.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,333.41, 37,996.47 and 14,808.27 is: 22,210.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,333.41 : 37,996.47 = 14,808.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,333.41/37,996.47 = 14,808.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,333.41x = 37,996.47 × 14,808.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,333.41x = 562,661,986.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,661,986.81/25,333.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,210.27

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