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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,397.34, 35,045.33 and 14,642.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,397.34, 35,045.33 and 14,642.09 is: 20,204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,397.34 : 35,045.33 = 14,642.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,397.34/35,045.33 = 14,642.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,397.34x = 35,045.33 × 14,642.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,397.34x = 513,136,627.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,136,627.50/25,397.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,204.35

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