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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,512.77, 35,197.47 and 14,755.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,512.77, 35,197.47 and 14,755.64 is: 20,356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,512.77 : 35,197.47 = 14,755.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,512.77/35,197.47 = 14,755.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,512.77x = 35,197.47 × 14,755.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,512.77x = 519,361,020.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,361,020.24/25,512.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,356.90

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