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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,413.83, 35,070.11 and 14,659.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,413.83, 35,070.11 and 14,659.15 is: 20,229.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,413.83 : 35,070.11 = 14,659.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,413.83/35,070.11 = 14,659.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,413.83x = 35,070.11 × 14,659.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,413.83x = 514,098,143.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,098,143.86/25,413.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.07

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