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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,505.79, 35,187.91 and 14,748.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,505.79, 35,187.91 and 14,748.72 is: 20,347.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,505.79 : 35,187.91 = 14,748.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,505.79/35,187.91 = 14,748.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,505.79x = 35,187.91 × 14,748.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,505.79x = 518,976,631.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,976,631.98/25,505.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,347.40

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