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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,909.88, 35,755.63 and 14,731.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,909.88, 35,755.63 and 14,731.88 is: 20,329.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,909.88 : 35,755.63 = 14,731.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,909.88/35,755.63 = 14,731.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,909.88x = 35,755.63 × 14,731.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,909.88x = 526,747,434.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,747,434.88/25,909.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,329.99

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