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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,397.84, 35,049.12 and 14,794.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,397.84, 35,049.12 and 14,794.76 is: 20,416.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,397.84 : 35,049.12 = 14,794.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,397.84/35,049.12 = 14,794.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,397.84x = 35,049.12 × 14,794.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,397.84x = 518,543,318.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,543,318.61/25,397.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,416.83

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