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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,421.28, 35,080.74 and 14,810.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,421.28, 35,080.74 and 14,810.22 is: 20,437.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,421.28 : 35,080.74 = 14,810.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,421.28/35,080.74 = 14,810.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,421.28x = 35,080.74 × 14,810.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,421.28x = 519,553,477.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,553,477.16/25,421.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,437.74

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