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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,425.08, 35,087.65 and 14,673.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,425.08, 35,087.65 and 14,673.24 is: 20,249.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,425.08 : 35,087.65 = 14,673.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,425.08/35,087.65 = 14,673.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,425.08x = 35,087.65 × 14,673.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,425.08x = 514,849,555.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,849,555.34/25,425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,249.67

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