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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,429.68, 35,094.87 and 14,817.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,429.68, 35,094.87 and 14,817.06 is: 20,448.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,429.68 : 35,094.87 = 14,817.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,429.68/35,094.87 = 14,817.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,429.68x = 35,094.87 × 14,817.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,429.68x = 520,002,794.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,002,794.48/25,429.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,448.66

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