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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,389.64, 35,034.42 and 14,777.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,389.64, 35,034.42 and 14,777.56 is: 20,391.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,389.64 : 35,034.42 = 14,777.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,389.64/35,034.42 = 14,777.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,389.64x = 35,034.42 × 14,777.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,389.64x = 517,723,243.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,723,243.62/25,389.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,391.12

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