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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,432.08, 35,088.12 and 14,675.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,432.08, 35,088.12 and 14,675.28 is: 20,247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,432.08 : 35,088.12 = 14,675.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,432.08/35,088.12 = 14,675.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,432.08x = 35,088.12 × 14,675.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,432.08x = 514,927,985.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,927,985.67/25,432.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,247.18

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