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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,364.27, 35,006.38 and 14,759.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,364.27, 35,006.38 and 14,759.75 is: 20,370.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,364.27 : 35,006.38 = 14,759.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,364.27/35,006.38 = 14,759.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,364.27x = 35,006.38 × 14,759.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,364.27x = 516,685,467.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,685,467.82/25,364.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,370.60

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