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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,630.24, 35,367.97 and 14,875.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,630.24, 35,367.97 and 14,875.43 is: 20,527.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,630.24 : 35,367.97 = 14,875.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,630.24/35,367.97 = 14,875.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,630.24x = 35,367.97 × 14,875.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,630.24x = 526,113,761.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,113,761.98/25,630.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,527.07

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