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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,357.61, 34,995.69 and 14,746.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,357.61, 34,995.69 and 14,746.50 is: 20,351.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,357.61 : 34,995.69 = 14,746.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,357.61/34,995.69 = 14,746.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,357.61x = 34,995.69 × 14,746.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,357.61x = 516,063,942.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,063,942.59/25,357.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,351.44

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