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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,369.54, 35,017.01 and 14,761.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,369.54, 35,017.01 and 14,761.23 is: 20,374.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,369.54 : 35,017.01 = 14,761.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,369.54/35,017.01 = 14,761.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,369.54x = 35,017.01 × 14,761.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,369.54x = 516,894,138.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,894,138.52/25,369.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,374.60

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