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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,406.22, 35,059.65 and 14,651.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,406.22, 35,059.65 and 14,651.54 is: 20,218.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,406.22 : 35,059.65 = 14,651.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,406.22/35,059.65 = 14,651.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,406.22x = 35,059.65 × 14,651.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,406.22x = 513,677,859.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,677,859.64/25,406.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,218.59

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