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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,631.02, 35,371.70 and 14,875.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,631.02, 35,371.70 and 14,875.06 is: 20,528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,631.02 : 35,371.70 = 14,875.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,631.02/35,371.70 = 14,875.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,631.02x = 35,371.70 × 14,875.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,631.02x = 526,156,159.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,156,159.80/25,631.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,528.10

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