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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,366.20, 37,991.70 and 14,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,366.20, 37,991.70 and 14,998.20 is: 22,463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,366.20 : 37,991.70 = 14,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,366.20/37,991.70 = 14,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,366.20x = 37,991.70 × 14,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,366.20x = 569,807,114.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,807,114.94/25,366.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,463.24

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