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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,397.38, 35,050.37 and 14,645.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,397.38, 35,050.37 and 14,645.71 is: 20,212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,397.38 : 35,050.37 = 14,645.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,397.38/35,050.37 = 14,645.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,397.38x = 35,050.37 × 14,645.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,397.38x = 513,337,554.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,337,554.41/25,397.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,212.22

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