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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,531.52, 35,232.36 and 14,774.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,531.52, 35,232.36 and 14,774.67 is: 20,388.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,531.52 : 35,232.36 = 14,774.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,531.52/35,232.36 = 14,774.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,531.52x = 35,232.36 × 14,774.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,531.52x = 520,546,367.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,546,367.30/25,531.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,388.38

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