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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,629.08, 35,369.01 and 14,873.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,629.08, 35,369.01 and 14,873.13 is: 20,525.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,629.08 : 35,369.01 = 14,873.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,629.08/35,369.01 = 14,873.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,629.08x = 35,369.01 × 14,873.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,629.08x = 526,047,883.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,047,883.70/25,629.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,525.43

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