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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,628.99, 35,366.25 and 14,874.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,628.99, 35,366.25 and 14,874.18 is: 20,525.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,628.99 : 35,366.25 = 14,874.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,628.99/35,366.25 = 14,874.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,628.99x = 35,366.25 × 14,874.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,628.99x = 526,043,791.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,043,791.59/25,628.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,525.34

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