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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,427.49, 35,091.65 and 14,674.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,427.49, 35,091.65 and 14,674.29 is: 20,251.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,427.49 : 35,091.65 = 14,674.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,427.49/35,091.65 = 14,674.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,427.49x = 35,091.65 × 14,674.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,427.49x = 514,944,975.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,944,975.31/25,427.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.51

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