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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,418.34, 35,073.34 and 14,663.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,418.34, 35,073.34 and 14,663.62 is: 20,233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,418.34 : 35,073.34 = 14,663.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,418.34/35,073.34 = 14,663.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,418.34x = 35,073.34 × 14,663.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,418.34x = 514,302,149.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,302,149.61/25,418.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.50

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