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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,333.44, 37,986.84 and 14,807.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,333.44, 37,986.84 and 14,807.04 is: 22,202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,333.44 : 37,986.84 = 14,807.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,333.44/37,986.84 = 14,807.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,333.44x = 37,986.84 × 14,807.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,333.44x = 562,472,659.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,472,659.35/25,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,202.77

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