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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,397.39, 35,045.08 and 14,642.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,397.39, 35,045.08 and 14,642.67 is: 20,204.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,397.39 : 35,045.08 = 14,642.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,397.39/35,045.08 = 14,642.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,397.39x = 35,045.08 × 14,642.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,397.39x = 513,153,455.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,153,455.79/25,397.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,204.97

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