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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,416.32, 35,076.72 and 14,806.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,416.32, 35,076.72 and 14,806.96 is: 20,434.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,416.32 : 35,076.72 = 14,806.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,416.32/35,076.72 = 14,806.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,416.32x = 35,076.72 × 14,806.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,416.32x = 519,379,589.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,379,589.97/25,416.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,434.89

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