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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,625.11, 35,367.44 and 15,014.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,625.11, 35,367.44 and 15,014.74 is: 20,723.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,625.11 : 35,367.44 = 15,014.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,625.11/35,367.44 = 15,014.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,625.11x = 35,367.44 × 15,014.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,625.11x = 531,032,918.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,032,918.36/25,625.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,723.15

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