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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,628.74, 35,365.91 and 14,873.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,628.74, 35,365.91 and 14,873.93 is: 20,525.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,628.74 : 35,365.91 = 14,873.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,628.74/35,365.91 = 14,873.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,628.74x = 35,365.91 × 14,873.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,628.74x = 526,029,818.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,029,818.53/25,628.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,525.00

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