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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,640.52, 35,384.76 and 14,884.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,640.52, 35,384.76 and 14,884.56 is: 20,541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,640.52 : 35,384.76 = 14,884.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,640.52/35,384.76 = 14,884.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,640.52x = 35,384.76 × 14,884.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,640.52x = 526,686,583.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,686,583.31/25,640.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,541.18

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