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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,409.43, 35,064.90 and 14,654.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,409.43, 35,064.90 and 14,654.25 is: 20,222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,409.43 : 35,064.90 = 14,654.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,409.43/35,064.90 = 14,654.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,409.43x = 35,064.90 × 14,654.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,409.43x = 513,849,810.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,849,810.83/25,409.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,222.80

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