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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,385.67, 35,035.88 and 14,781.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,385.67, 35,035.88 and 14,781.15 is: 20,400.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,385.67 : 35,035.88 = 14,781.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,385.67/35,035.88 = 14,781.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,385.67x = 35,035.88 × 14,781.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,385.67x = 517,870,523.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,870,523.76/25,385.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,400.11

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