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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,374.54, 35,008.26 and 14,755.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,374.54, 35,008.26 and 14,755.44 is: 20,357.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,374.54 : 35,008.26 = 14,755.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,374.54/35,008.26 = 14,755.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,374.54x = 35,008.26 × 14,755.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,374.54x = 516,562,279.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,562,279.93/25,374.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,357.50

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