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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,913.88, 35,761.15 and 14,735.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,913.88, 35,761.15 and 14,735.88 is: 20,335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,913.88 : 35,761.15 = 14,735.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,913.88/35,761.15 = 14,735.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,913.88x = 35,761.15 × 14,735.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,913.88x = 526,972,015.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,972,015.06/25,913.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,335.51

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