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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,375.02, 35,017.47 and 14,765.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,375.02, 35,017.47 and 14,765.28 is: 20,376.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,375.02 : 35,017.47 = 14,765.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,375.02/35,017.47 = 14,765.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,375.02x = 35,017.47 × 14,765.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,375.02x = 517,042,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,042,749.44/25,375.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,376.05

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