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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,365.22, 35,009.52 and 14,756.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,365.22, 35,009.52 and 14,756.24 is: 20,366.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,365.22 : 35,009.52 = 14,756.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,365.22/35,009.52 = 14,756.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,365.22x = 35,009.52 × 14,756.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,365.22x = 516,608,911.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,608,911.59/25,365.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,366.82

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