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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,396.38, 35,048.99 and 14,644.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,396.38, 35,048.99 and 14,644.71 is: 20,210.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,396.38 : 35,048.99 = 14,644.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,396.38/35,048.99 = 14,644.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,396.38x = 35,048.99 × 14,644.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,396.38x = 513,282,221.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,282,221.12/25,396.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.84

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