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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,637.14, 35,376.24 and 14,879.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,637.14, 35,376.24 and 14,879.53 is: 20,532.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,637.14 : 35,376.24 = 14,879.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,637.14/35,376.24 = 14,879.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,637.14x = 35,376.24 × 14,879.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,637.14x = 526,381,824.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,381,824.37/25,637.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,532.00

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