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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,952.50, 35,814.50 and 14,774.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,952.50, 35,814.50 and 14,774.50 is: 20,388.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,952.50 : 35,814.50 = 14,774.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,952.50/35,814.50 = 14,774.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,952.50x = 35,814.50 × 14,774.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,952.50x = 529,141,330.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,141,330.25/25,952.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,388.84

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