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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,368.33, 35,009.64 and 14,614.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,368.33, 35,009.64 and 14,614.86 is: 20,169.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,368.33 : 35,009.64 = 14,614.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,368.33/35,009.64 = 14,614.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,368.33x = 35,009.64 × 14,614.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,368.33x = 511,660,987.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,660,987.25/25,368.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,169.28

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