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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,411.18, 35,066.48 and 14,656.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,411.18, 35,066.48 and 14,656.51 is: 20,225.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,411.18 : 35,066.48 = 14,656.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,411.18/35,066.48 = 14,656.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,411.18x = 35,066.48 × 14,656.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,411.18x = 513,952,039.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,952,039.45/25,411.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,225.43

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