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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,086.95, 34,619.70 and 14,476.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,086.95, 34,619.70 and 14,476.35 is: 19,977.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,086.95 : 34,619.70 = 14,476.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,086.95/34,619.70 = 14,476.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,086.95x = 34,619.70 × 14,476.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,086.95x = 501,167,078.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,167,078.21/25,086.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,977.20

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