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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,416.06, 35,070.66 and 14,797.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,416.06, 35,070.66 and 14,797.50 is: 20,418.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,416.06 : 35,070.66 = 14,797.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,416.06/35,070.66 = 14,797.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,416.06x = 35,070.66 × 14,797.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,416.06x = 518,958,091.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,958,091.35/25,416.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,418.51

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