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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,537.83, 35,241.56 and 14,781.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,537.83, 35,241.56 and 14,781.23 is: 20,397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,537.83 : 35,241.56 = 14,781.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,537.83/35,241.56 = 14,781.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,537.83x = 35,241.56 × 14,781.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,537.83x = 520,913,353.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,913,353.80/25,537.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,397.71

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