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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,425, 35,086.50 and 14,814.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,425, 35,086.50 and 14,814.63 is: 20,444.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,425 : 35,086.50 = 14,814.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,425/35,086.50 = 14,814.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,425x = 35,086.50 × 14,814.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,425x = 519,793,515.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,793,515.50/25,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,444.19

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