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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,624.77, 35,362.38 and 14,295.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,624.77, 35,362.38 and 14,295.01 is: 19,727.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,624.77 : 35,362.38 = 14,295.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,624.77/35,362.38 = 14,295.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,624.77x = 35,362.38 × 14,295.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,624.77x = 505,505,575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,505,575.72/25,624.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,727.22

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