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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,373.70, 35,017.56 and 14,620.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,373.70, 35,017.56 and 14,620.32 is: 20,177.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,373.70 : 35,017.56 = 14,620.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,373.70/35,017.56 = 14,620.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,373.70x = 35,017.56 × 14,620.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,373.70x = 511,967,932.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,967,932.82/25,373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,177.11

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