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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,625.64, 35,363.37 and 14,447.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,625.64, 35,363.37 and 14,447.64 is: 19,937.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,625.64 : 35,363.37 = 14,447.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,625.64/35,363.37 = 14,447.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,625.64x = 35,363.37 × 14,447.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,625.64x = 510,917,238.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,917,238.95/25,625.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,937.74

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