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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,362.95, 35,002.80 and 14,611.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,362.95, 35,002.80 and 14,611.14 is: 20,164.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,362.95 : 35,002.80 = 14,611.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,362.95/35,002.80 = 14,611.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,362.95x = 35,002.80 × 14,611.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,362.95x = 511,430,811.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,430,811.19/25,362.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,164.49

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