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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,411.12, 35,067.63 and 14,801.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,411.12, 35,067.63 and 14,801.74 is: 20,426.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,411.12 : 35,067.63 = 14,801.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,411.12/35,067.63 = 14,801.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,411.12x = 35,067.63 × 14,801.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,411.12x = 519,061,909.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,061,909.51/25,411.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,426.57

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