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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,415.34, 35,071.59 and 14,929.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,415.34, 35,071.59 and 14,929.02 is: 20,601.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,415.34 : 35,071.59 = 14,929.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,415.34/35,071.59 = 14,929.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,415.34x = 35,071.59 × 14,929.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,415.34x = 523,584,468.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,584,468.54/25,415.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,601.12

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