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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,410.88, 35,067.53 and 14,801.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,410.88, 35,067.53 and 14,801.20 is: 20,425.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,410.88 : 35,067.53 = 14,801.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,410.88/35,067.53 = 14,801.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,410.88x = 35,067.53 × 14,801.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,410.88x = 519,041,469.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,041,469.53/25,410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.95

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