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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,387.60, 35,026.41 and 14,774.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,387.60, 35,026.41 and 14,774.98 is: 20,384.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,387.60 : 35,026.41 = 14,774.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,387.60/35,026.41 = 14,774.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,387.60x = 35,026.41 × 14,774.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,387.60x = 517,514,507.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,514,507.22/25,387.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,384.54

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