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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,369.22, 35,013.87 and 14,765.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,369.22, 35,013.87 and 14,765.01 is: 20,378.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,369.22 : 35,013.87 = 14,765.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,369.22/35,013.87 = 14,765.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,369.22x = 35,013.87 × 14,765.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,369.22x = 516,980,140.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,980,140.69/25,369.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,378.25

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