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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,413.44, 35,073.04 and 14,658.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,413.44, 35,073.04 and 14,658.80 is: 20,230.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,413.44 : 35,073.04 = 14,658.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,413.44/35,073.04 = 14,658.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,413.44x = 35,073.04 × 14,658.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,413.44x = 514,128,678.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,128,678.75/25,413.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,230.58

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