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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,416.02, 35,073.50 and 14,804.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,416.02, 35,073.50 and 14,804.96 is: 20,430.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,416.02 : 35,073.50 = 14,804.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,416.02/35,073.50 = 14,804.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,416.02x = 35,073.50 × 14,804.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,416.02x = 519,261,933.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,261,933.29/25,416.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,430.50

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