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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,375.02, 35,008.98 and 14,755.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,375.02, 35,008.98 and 14,755.92 is: 20,358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,375.02 : 35,008.98 = 14,755.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,375.02/35,008.98 = 14,755.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,375.02x = 35,008.98 × 14,755.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,375.02x = 516,589,708.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,589,708.16/25,375.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,358.20

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