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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,416.89, 35,074.71 and 14,805.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,416.89, 35,074.71 and 14,805.84 is: 20,431.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,416.89 : 35,074.71 = 14,805.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,416.89/35,074.71 = 14,805.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,416.89x = 35,074.71 × 14,805.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,416.89x = 519,310,456.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,310,456.62/25,416.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,431.71

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