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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,388.67, 35,040.03 and 14,784.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,388.67, 35,040.03 and 14,784.15 is: 20,404.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,388.67 : 35,040.03 = 14,784.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,388.67/35,040.03 = 14,784.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,388.67x = 35,040.03 × 14,784.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,388.67x = 518,037,059.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,037,059.52/25,388.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,404.26

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