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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,350.20, 37,967.70 and 14,982.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,350.20, 37,967.70 and 14,982.20 is: 22,439.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,350.20 : 37,967.70 = 14,982.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,350.20/37,967.70 = 14,982.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,350.20x = 37,967.70 × 14,982.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,350.20x = 568,839,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,839,674.94/25,350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,439.26

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