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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,421.01, 35,082.29 and 14,661.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,421.01, 35,082.29 and 14,661.89 is: 20,234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,421.01 : 35,082.29 = 14,661.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,421.01/35,082.29 = 14,661.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,421.01x = 35,082.29 × 14,661.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,421.01x = 514,372,676.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,372,676.93/25,421.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,234.16

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