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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,411.15, 35,067.89 and 14,801.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,411.15, 35,067.89 and 14,801.47 is: 20,426.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,411.15 : 35,067.89 = 14,801.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,411.15/35,067.89 = 14,801.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,411.15x = 35,067.89 × 14,801.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,411.15x = 519,056,208.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,056,208.30/25,411.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,426.32

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