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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,406.64, 35,053.11 and 14,794.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,406.64, 35,053.11 and 14,794.29 is: 20,411.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,406.64 : 35,053.11 = 14,794.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,406.64/35,053.11 = 14,794.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,406.64x = 35,053.11 × 14,794.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,406.64x = 518,585,874.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,585,874.74/25,406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,411.43

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