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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,639.68, 35,383.62 and 14,883.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,639.68, 35,383.62 and 14,883.75 is: 20,540.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,639.68 : 35,383.62 = 14,883.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,639.68/35,383.62 = 14,883.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,639.68x = 35,383.62 × 14,883.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,639.68x = 526,640,954.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,640,954.18/25,639.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,540.08

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