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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,406.93, 35,061.49 and 14,651.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,406.93, 35,061.49 and 14,651.75 is: 20,219.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,406.93 : 35,061.49 = 14,651.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,406.93/35,061.49 = 14,651.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,406.93x = 35,061.49 × 14,651.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,406.93x = 513,712,186.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,712,186.11/25,406.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,219.37

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