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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,407.93, 35,062.86 and 14,652.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,407.93, 35,062.86 and 14,652.75 is: 20,220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,407.93 : 35,062.86 = 14,652.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,407.93/35,062.86 = 14,652.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,407.93x = 35,062.86 × 14,652.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,407.93x = 513,767,321.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,767,321.87/25,407.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,220.75

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