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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,487.70, 35,173.26 and 14,875.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,487.70, 35,173.26 and 14,875.29 is: 20,528.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,487.70 : 35,173.26 = 14,875.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,487.70/35,173.26 = 14,875.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,487.70x = 35,173.26 × 14,875.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,487.70x = 523,212,442.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,212,442.75/25,487.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,528.04

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