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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,629.99, 35,367.63 and 14,875.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,629.99, 35,367.63 and 14,875.18 is: 20,526.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,629.99 : 35,367.63 = 14,875.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,629.99/35,367.63 = 14,875.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,629.99x = 35,367.63 × 14,875.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,629.99x = 526,099,862.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,099,862.42/25,629.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,526.73

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