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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,365.33, 35,005.50 and 14,611.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,365.33, 35,005.50 and 14,611.86 is: 20,165.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,365.33 : 35,005.50 = 14,611.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,365.33/35,005.50 = 14,611.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,365.33x = 35,005.50 × 14,611.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,365.33x = 511,495,465.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,495,465.23/25,365.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,165.14

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