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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,401.29, 35,059.41 and 14,797.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,401.29, 35,059.41 and 14,797.08 is: 20,423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,401.29 : 35,059.41 = 14,797.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,401.29/35,059.41 = 14,797.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,401.29x = 35,059.41 × 14,797.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,401.29x = 518,776,894.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,776,894.52/25,401.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,423.25

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