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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,346.20, 37,961.70 and 14,978.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,346.20, 37,961.70 and 14,978.20 is: 22,433.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,346.20 : 37,961.70 = 14,978.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,346.20/37,961.70 = 14,978.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,346.20x = 37,961.70 × 14,978.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,346.20x = 568,597,934.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,597,934.94/25,346.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,433.26

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