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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,630.59, 35,371.08 and 14,874.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,630.59, 35,371.08 and 14,874.63 is: 20,527.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,630.59 : 35,371.08 = 14,874.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,630.59/35,371.08 = 14,874.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,630.59x = 35,371.08 × 14,874.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,630.59x = 526,131,727.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,131,727.70/25,630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,527.50

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