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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,363.62, 35,004.41 and 14,608.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,363.62, 35,004.41 and 14,608.85 is: 20,161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,363.62 : 35,004.41 = 14,608.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,363.62/35,004.41 = 14,608.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,363.62x = 35,004.41 × 14,608.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,363.62x = 511,374,175.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,374,175.03/25,363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,161.72

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