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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,401.74, 35,054.98 and 14,787.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,401.74, 35,054.98 and 14,787.50 is: 20,407.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,401.74 : 35,054.98 = 14,787.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,401.74/35,054.98 = 14,787.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,401.74x = 35,054.98 × 14,787.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,401.74x = 518,375,304.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,375,304.51/25,401.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,407.08

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