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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,398.93, 35,050.44 and 14,643.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,398.93, 35,050.44 and 14,643.75 is: 20,208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,398.93 : 35,050.44 = 14,643.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,398.93/35,050.44 = 14,643.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,398.93x = 35,050.44 × 14,643.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,398.93x = 513,269,880.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,269,880.75/25,398.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,208.33

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