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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,377.72, 35,023.08 and 14,624.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,377.72, 35,023.08 and 14,624.32 is: 20,182.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,377.72 : 35,023.08 = 14,624.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,377.72/35,023.08 = 14,624.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,377.72x = 35,023.08 × 14,624.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,377.72x = 512,188,729.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,188,729.31/25,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,182.61

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